Los Angeles County Events and Festivals
Parades, races, concerts and cultural festivals from Pasadena to Long Beach.
Mild weather means outdoor events run year-round here. The biggest crowds gather for the Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl Game, the LA Marathon and the Grand Prix of Long Beach, while cultural festivals in Little Tokyo, Olvera Street and Hollywood Forever Cemetery show the city's many communities. Summer adds evening concerts at the Hollywood Bowl and outdoor movie screenings across the county.
Dates change every year, and some events sell out or need advance tickets, so confirm details with organizers before you plan a trip around them. Big events also mean road closures; check traffic plans if you are driving.
Annual Festivals and Events
The famous parade of flower-covered floats down Colorado Boulevard, followed by the college football game at the Rose Bowl.
A marathon that tours the city from Dodger Stadium past Hollywood and Beverly Hills to Century City.
A weekend of IndyCar and other races on a street circuit along the Long Beach waterfront.
A large county fair with rides, livestock, concerts and fair food at the Fairplex.
Pride events through June, including a parade on Hollywood Boulevard.
Concerts by the Los Angeles Philharmonic and visiting artists, with fireworks nights and picnics in the boxes.
One of the oldest ethnic festivals in the country, with a parade, taiko drumming, food and cultural exhibits.
A large Day of the Dead celebration with altars, music, dance and art inside Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
A televised holiday parade of bands, floats and celebrities along Hollywood Boulevard.
One of the major auto shows in the country, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Dates move from year to year — confirm on the organizer’s site before you plan around an event.
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How can I see the Rose Parade?
Grandstand seats along the route in Pasadena are sold in advance, and many people camp out on the sidewalk the night before for free curbside spots. The floats are also displayed up close for a couple of days after the parade.
What events are free in Los Angeles?
Watching the Rose Parade from the curb, the Hollywood Christmas Parade, much of Nisei Week and many neighborhood street festivals are free. Hollywood Bowl concerts, the Grand Prix and the fair are ticketed.