Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade
More than a million people take to the streets each year to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Junior. The parade travels down Alameda and 7th streets.
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Festivals and Annual Events
More than a million people take to the streets each year to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Junior. The parade travels down Alameda and 7th streets. The day ends with festivities at the Martin Luther King Junior Park.
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Festivals and events in Los Angeles
Showing 1–13 of 13 festivals
Plan around 13 festival seasons, public events, Ramadan/Eid periods, book fairs, art cycles, and winter food activity.
National Date Festival
Held for two weeks at the Palm Springs area, this festival showcases the Coachella Valley's most famous crop, dates.
Southern California Bicycle Expo
Held at the Los Angeles Convention Center each year, this is the nation's largest bicycle and fitness expo.
Jazz Reggae Festival
This festival features local jazz and reggae music artists and is held at the UCLA Intramural Field.
Los Angeles Film Festival
More than 60,000 people attend this festival which showcases both American and international independent films, short films and music videos. The festival takes place over 10 days.
Lotus Festival
A celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander cultures, people gather to witness the blooming of lotus flowers at Echo Park Lake. Other attractions include cultural music, art, dance and food.
Edge of the World Theatre Festival
EdgeFest showcases projects from LA-based theatre artists.
African Marketplace and Cultural Fair
A celebration of the African culture, this festival includes fine artwork, crafts, food, music and dancing and various other cultural activities.
LA Greek Fest
Held at the St. Sophia Cathedral, this festival is a celebration of Greek culture, including Greek food, music, beer, dancing and more.
12th Sweet & Hot Music Festival
Held during the Labor Day Weekend at the LA Airport Marriot Hotel, this festival features music from the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s, including swing, big band, classic jazz and blues.
Artivist Film Festival & Artivist Awards
Film festival and awards featuring film artists from the United States, Canada, Australia, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, Africa and South America.
Los Angeles International Tamale Festival
The Los Angeles International Tamale festival is a celebration of the Tamale, which is a traditional Mexican dish made out of corn dough.
Christmas Boat Parade of Lights
Boats of all sizes are decked with lights and decorations celebrating the Christmas season. Big yachts to small dinghies are on display at this parade.
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