Happenings
2016 Thanksgiving Champagne Feast
Thursday, November 24, 2016
Mother's Day Champagne Brunch
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Chinese New Year/Golden Dragon Parade
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Each February, the Golden Dragon Parade is produced by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles along Chinatown's North Broadway in honor of the Chinese New Year. Tens of thousands of people crowd the route to experience a century-plus-old tradition that includes dozens of floats, music and firecrackers.
LEARN MORELA Pride Festival - West Hollywood
The LA Pride Festival celebrates transgender, lesbian, gay and bisexual citizens via a parade that attracts more than 400,000 people each year to its West Hollywood locale. Local art and entertainment are also featured.
L.A. Marathon - Citywide
February 14, 2016
The ASICS LA Marathon, which was first held in 1986, features runners from more than 50 countries and is completed by more than 20,000 participants each year. The course wends its way 26.2 miles from Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica Beach.
LEARN MOREEaster Menu
Thursday, March 10, 2016
dineL.A. Restaurant Week
January 18 - January 31, 2016
This biannual 14-day dining event showcases Los Angeles as a premier dining destination where participating restaurants in various neighborhoods throughout the city offer specially priced lunch and dinner menus. dineL.A. will also feature a new tier of experiential menus from the city's top chefs via the Exclusive Series presented by Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express.
LEARN MOREFilm Independent Spirit Awards - Santa Monica Beach
Founded in 1984, the Film Independent Spirit Awards reflects its underground roots with an irreverent ceremony that celebrates the best of independent film. The awards traditionally take place on the eve of the Oscars in a huge tent on Santa Monica Beach.
LEARN MOREJuly 4th Fireworks Spectacular - Hollywood Bowl
July 4, 2016
One of Southern California's most popular summer traditions, the annual July 4th Fireworks Spectacular at the Hollywood Bowl features legendary music acts and incredible fireworks displays in a gorgeous outdoor setting.
Fiesta Broadway - Downtown Los Angeles
April 24, 2016
Fiesta Broadway is billed as the largest "Cinco de Mayo" celebration in the world! Guests of all ages can enjoy live music stages and lots of food, fun and games throughout Downtown L.A. Although the event celebrates the Fifth of May, the event usually takes place the last Sunday of April.
LEARN MOREOriginal Renaissance Pleasure Faire
Saturdays and Sundays April 2 -May 15, 2016
The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire takes place each year from early April to mid-May at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale. First held in 1963, the Faire attracts more than 200,000 people and features more than a dozen stages of entertainment as well as dancers, music, food and of course, costumes.
LEARN MORENisei Week Japanese Festival - Little Tokyo
Since 1934, Los Angeles has celebrated its Japanese American legacy with Nisei Week. The festival takes place in Downtown L.A.'s landmark Little Tokyo district and includes a queen and court, a parade, food vendors and other activities celebrating Japanese and Japanese American culture.
AIDS Walk Los Angeles - West Hollywood
Each October, tens of thousands of people participate in the six-mile AIDS Walk Los Angeles, which loops through the West Hollywood area. As of 2015, AIDS Walk Los Angeles had raised $80 million since its inception in 1985.
L.A. Auto Show - Los Angeles Convention Center
Every November, the car capital of the world welcomes hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts, media and leading industry figures to the L.A. Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Founded in 1907, the 10-day event features dozens of World and North American debuts.
Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade - Marina del Rey
For those looking to celebrate the holiday season in true Southern California style, the Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade has hosted a cavalcade of holiday-decorated and lighted boats since 1963.
Fiesta Broadway - Downtown Los Angeles
April 24, 2016
Fiesta Broadway is billed as the largest "Cinco de Mayo" celebration in the world! Guests of all ages can enjoy live music stages and lots of food, fun and games throughout Downtown L.A. Although the event celebrates the Fifth of May, the event usually takes place the last Sunday of April.
LEARN MOREThe L.A. Film Festival - Downtown Los Angeles
The L.A. Film Festival is produced by Film Independent to exhibit more than 100 feature films. The event attracts almost 100,000 people to its Downtown Los Angeles festivities and includes talks from film-industry members as well as concerts.
Los Angeles County Fair - Pomona Fairplex
September 2-25
A Southern California tradition since 1922, the Los Angeles County Fair attracts more than one million people to the Pomona Fairplex every year. The three-week event features dozens of carnival rides and attractions, as well as a popular concert series with best-selling musical artists.
LEARN MOREHalloween Carnaval - West Hollywood
More than a half-million people attend the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval, the world's largest Halloween street party. The free, all-ages festival features a half-dozen stages of live music and entertainment.
Hollywood Christmas Parade - Hollywood
Floats, equestrian riders, classic cars, marching bands and of course, celebrities are featured each holiday season at the Hollywood Christmas Parade, which has been held on world-famous Hollywood Boulevard since 1933.
Holiday Sing-Along - Walt Disney Concert Hall
Walt Disney Concert Hall each year hosts its Holiday Sing-Along, giving revelers a chance to experience the Hall's pipe organ, jazz combo and choir and sing the favorite songs of the holiday season.
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