CCACC Youth Dragon Dance Team Performed at the 87th Gaithersburg Labor Day Parade

The 87th Gaithersburg Labor Day Parade took place on September 1, 2025, in the historic streets of Gaithersburg, a city known for its old train station, red brick streets, and historic buildings.

The CCACC Youth Dragon Dance Team participated in the parade, showcasing traditional Chinese culture. The team performed dragon dances along the parade route, demonstrating coordination and technique learned through their training.

The appearance of the Youth Dragon Dance Team highlighted the continuation of Chinese cultural traditions and provided an opportunity for young participants to engage with the community. The event also allowed the team to represent CCACC's mission of promoting Chinese culture through youth activities.

Please click here if you would like to watch the performance of the CCACC Youth Dragon Dance Team.

CCACC will continue to support the Youth Dragon Dance Team and encourage participation in community events. For more information or to join the team, please contact doris.zhao@ccacc-dc.org or visit the CCACC Community Services website.

(Article and photos by CCACC Community Services)

Under the bright sun, the golden dragon appeared alongside the team members dressed in yellow dragon dance costumes.

After their performance, the team posed for a group photo.

Group photo.