Los Angeles Events

Los Angeles County Fair

This month-long cornucopia of fun is the biggest county fair in the US. It features neon-lit amusement rides, oncerts, crafts, farm animals, horse races, and a multitude of mouth-watering foods.

Date: 05 May 2023 - 29 May 2023
Venue: Pomona Fairgrounds.
Website: https://lacountyfair.com/
Cost:

Various.

LA Pride

For over 40 years, LA Pride has celebrated lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender arts and culture. Events taking place over an early June weekend include the centrepiece Gay Pride parade with many other events including a festival of live music and comedy, visual arts, poetry, a fun run and get-togethers in the park, all taking place in the West Hollywood area.

Date: 10 June 2023 - 11 June 2023
Venue: West Hollywood (parade).
Website: http://www.lapride.org
Cost:

Various.

Fourth of July Fireworks

The Fourth of July in LA is celebrated with spectacular firework displays all over the city Among the best are the concerts with fireworks at the Pasadena Rose Bowl and the Hollywood Bowl. Book ahead as it’s always a sell-out and a great night out.

Date: 04 July 2023 - 04 July 2023
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Pasadena Rose Bowl and Hollywood Bowl.
Cost:

Various.

Halloween Horror Nights

Halloween is a big deal in the U.S. and LA has plenty of tricks and treats to scare the pants off you. Among the biggest is Universal Studios’ annual Halloween Horror Nights, known to be the most intense and scariest event in Southern California. It is screamingly good fun and runs throughout October. Buy your tickets early if you want to have a truly chilling Halloween in LA.

Date: 02 September 2023 - 31 October 2023
Venue: Universal Studios Hollywood.
Website: http://www.halloweenhorrornights.com/hollywood
Cost:

Various.

Hollywood Christmas Parade

This annual parade dates back to the 1920s and welcomes the start of the Christmas season in the US with a procession of floats, cars, marching bands and celebrities. There’s free kerbside standing or you can buy grandstand tickets for a bird's eye view. The parade makes a 5.6 km (3.5 miles) journey along Hollywood and Sunset Boulevard, past many of the legendary buildings of Old Hollywood. It takes place at night, so wrap up as it can be chilly. And, as always, Santa Claus makes an appearance at the conclusion of every Christmas parade.

Date: 26 November 2023 - 26 November 2023
Venue: Hollywood.
Website: http://www.thehollywoodchristmasparade.com
Cost:

Free to watch.