The city of Los Angeles is mainly known for its Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard. Beverly Hills and its famous houses and luxury stores. Not to mention the famous Hollywood Sign, on top of Mt Lee. Can you imagine discovering the American West without stopping by the City of Angels? The answer is certainly not.Here are some of the yearly events taking place in Los Angeles, CA so that you know the best time to go.
Chinese New Year in February
At the beginning of February, the city of Los Angeles celebrates the Chinese New Year. The event takes place in Chinatown, located on Broadway Avenue. The program of this celebration includes a parade of dragons. It's called the Golden Dragon Parade. You can also enjoy:
Traditional music
Folk dancing
Float parades
Martial arts performances
Stalls sell Asian food, and restaurants serve dim-sum. The Asian community organizes this festival but is open to everyone.
The Playboy Jazz Festival at Hollywood Bowl every June
The famous magazine Playboy organizes a jazz festival every year in June. This musical event takes place at the Hollywood Bowl. At each new edition, the charm magazine invites the greatest jazzmen in the world, such as:
Ramsey Emmanuel Lewis
Boney James
Chick Corea
George Benson
This jazz event welcomes thousands of spectators each year. It's one of the most critical events in Los Angeles.
Fiesta Broadway in April
Fiesta Broadway is a celebration of the Mexican-American community. It takes place every year for one day at the end of April, usually around the 28th. The festival is from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. It features a wide range of entertainment, including:
Latin dance performances
Hispanic music
Exhibits
Children's activities
Along Broadway Avenue, you can find food stands that offer traditional Mexican food and drinks. Each year thousands of people attend this event.
AFI Los Angeles International Film Festival in November
The AFI Los Angeles International Film Festival is the oldest in Los Angeles. It has beautiful vista security doors on the outside and a reputation for being the most prestigious film festival globally, which features American and foreign films in all categories and genres, from feature films to documentaries. The festival welcomes the world's greatest filmmakers and many internationally renowned actors. Screenings take place at Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
Abbot Kinney Festival in October
Abbot Kinney Festival is an event held on a Sunday in October in the Venice Beach area of Los Angeles. During the event, Abbot Kinney Boulevard is closed to cars to give more space to pedestrians. Participants can enjoy a variety of activities along the boulevard:
Music concerts
Dance performances
Food stalls
Children's activities
Parades
Amusement rides
This event welcomes thousands of participants each year.
Taste of Newport in September
Every year, a food festival called Taste of Newport takes place in Newport Beach. Thousands of people gather at Newport Centre Drive to attend this event. It features live music. Visitors gather to sample drinks from the wineries. They can taste the best specialties from the 30 restaurants in the area.
Stalls sell Asian food, and restaurants serve dim-sum. The Asian community organizes this festival but is open to everyone.
