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Los Angeles County Calendar of
Annual Events
NOVEMBER EVENTS
Please Note:
We no longer offer specific
dates for listed events. For specifics regarding each event,
please follow the link or call the information number.
Downtown on Ice, Winter
Wonderland Outdoor Skating Rink
-- Los Angeles (Downtown -
Pershing Square)
Mid Nov. - January.
This outdoor ice skating program is located at
Pershing Square, with holiday-themed concerts and refreshments. A 50
by 90-foot rink is set up for use during the holiday season, making it
possible for people who work downtown, as well as those who just come
to visit, to enjoy a traditional wintery recreational activity.
Information: (818) 243-6488, (888) 527-2757
Dia de
Los Muertos Celebration
-- Los Angeles (Olvera
Street)
Celebration of the colorful, ancient Mexican "Day of the Dead"
remembrance of departed loved ones. Features beautifully decorated
altars, a procession and entertainment. Information:
(213) 625-5045 (recording) or (213) 485-9769
Día de los Muertos
Festival
-- Canoga Park
(Sherman Way between Canoga Avenue and Vassar Ave)
This street festival celebrates the dead in their journey from
death to celebrate life with loved ones. It showcases an art exhibit,
an altar contest, a children’s pavilion, and an assortment of cuisine,
arts and crafts. It also offers entertainment and a car altar exhibit.
Information: (818) 346-4892
AFI Los Angeles International Film
Festival
-- Various Sites in
Los Angeles
The American Film Institute presents this event featuring
more than 100 international
films. Information: (323) 856-7707; www.AFIfest.com
Los Angeles Latino International
Theater Festival
-- Los Angeles (TBA)
This festival is a showcase for Latino theater in the
United States and abroad, giving the opportunity for playwrights,
directors and actors who represent the vast spectrum of Latino
cultures to exhibit and compare their works. A series of forums and
workshops exploring issues relevant to Latino theater will be
presented. Information: (323) 960-5132
Catalina Island Triathlon
--
Catalina Island
This triathlon is run on unpaved roads, biking on hills and swimming in the bay.
Information: (714) 978-1528
Long Beach Veteran's Day Parade
-- Long Beach
A parade to salute U.S. military veterans. Information:
(562) 570-6137
Los
Angeles Storytelling Festival -- Los Angeles (USC Davidson
Conference Center)
Featuring some of the finest storytellers in Southern California.
Tales range through traditional folk and fairy tales to family and
personal stories. Events include workshops, story swaps, and concerts.
Information: (310)457-2385
World Festival of
Sacred Music
-- Los Angeles (various venues)
The World Festival of Sacred Music brings together faith, arts, and civic organizations
in many intercultural, multidisciplinary events in
places sacred and secular, public and private. Information: (310)
825-0507
Love
Ride -- Glendale
(Harley-Davidson/Buell of Glendale
- 3717 San Fernando Rd.) to Castaic
World's largest fund-raising motorcycle tour. Draws more than 20,000
motorcyclists and celebrities for a 50-mile caravan beginning in Glendale and
ending at Castaic Lake. Includes a concert, barbeque and trade show. Information
(818) 246-5618
Garifuna Settlement Day Celebration
--
Los Angeles (St. Raphael's Church 946 W. 71st St.)
Celebrating Belizean culture, this festival features the Garifuna Queen Pageant,
a cultural day, Thanksgiving Mass, and a Dinner/Dance. Thanksgiving Mass and
Festival: Information: (323) 234-8202
Los Angeles Mariachi Festival
--
East Los Angeles (Mariachi Plaza,
Boyle & Pleasant Streets)
A festival celebration of Mexico’s contribution to California’s cultural and
musical heritage with Mariachi music, ballet folklorico, information booths, and
food. Information: (323)
466-1156
Griffith Park Light Festival --
Griffith Park
(Crystal Springs Road), Los Angeles
Every year during the holiday season Crystal Springs
Road in Griffith Park sparkles at night during this festival. It
features a full mile of spectacularly lighted displays which can be
enjoyed from your car or during a casual walk. The Light Festival
includes a drive through a tunnel of lights, lighted representations
of downtown Los Angeles, the new Staples Center, the Hollywood Sign,
the L.A. Zoo, and much more.
Information: (213) 485-8743
"The
Fabulous Holiday"
Christmas Lane Parade --
Huntington Park (Pacific
Boulevard)
This parade was the first live televised parade to be simulcast in both
English and Spanish. The parade features celebrities along with
marching bands, equestrian units and giant Macy-style balloons.
Information:
(323) 585-1155
Harvest Food Festival -- Los Angeles (5730 Crenshaw
Blvd)
This festival at the Harambee Farmers’ Market showcases African and African-American food, cooking,
food preservation, and entertainment. Visitors can also enjoy fresh produce
shopping, African clothing, and handcrafted jewelry. Information: (323)-292-5550
Pasadena Doo Dah Parade --
Pasadena
A parody of the Tournament of the Roses parade, this parade is wacky and weird.
Music and other entertainment are also featured. Information: (626) 440-7379
Loscon
-- Burbank
(Burbank Hilton & Convention Center)
The annual regional science fiction convention held
by the Los Angeles Science
Fantasy Society. The society, founded in 1934, is the world's
oldest continuously-active science-fiction and fantasy club.
Information: (818) 760-9234
Glory of Christmas --
Garden Grove, Orange County (Crystal Cathedral)
The story of the birth of Christ from the journey of Mary and Joseph to the
manger. Information: (714) 54-GLORY or (714) 544-5679
Three Stooges Big Screen Event
-- Glendale (Alex Theatre, 216
Brand Blvd, Glendale)
The Alex Film Society presents the Three Stooges on the big
screen. This event is fun for the whole family. Alex Film Society
Information: (818) 754-8250
Hollywood Christmas Parade --
Hollywood
This famous event has lots of celebrities,
prominent bands, impressive equestrian units, floats, and classic
cars. Information: (213) 469-2337
Hanukkah Festival -- Los Angeles
(Skirball Cultural Center)
Bring the whole family to enjoy this community celebration featuring
live music, storytelling, gallery activities, art projects, special
foods, and more. Learn the story and share the joy of Hanukkah! Information:
(310) 440-4500
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