LONG BEACH, Calif.—As Khmer New Year approaches, Cambodians in Southern California are celebrating their traditional holiday with a parade and festive foods this upcoming weekend. After two years of hiatus due to the pandemic, the 14th annual Cambodia Town Parade and Cultural Festival is returning to Long Beach on Sunday, April 3. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the corner of Anaheim Street and Cherry Avenue, walking toward—and ending at—MacArthur Park. The culture festival kicks off at 12 p.m. and will feature a live parade, street foods, and Cambodian traditional music and dance performances. Dozens of booths will be located throughout MacArthur Park selling merchandise and a seemingly endless choice of Cambodian street foods. Prior to the parade and festival, the leaders from local religious communities will begin the celebration with a blessing ceremony, wishing the Khmer people good fortune for the upcoming year. The primary organizer of …