Festivals and Events in Los Angeles

The holiday is already planned and yet, it feels like something is missing in your forthcoming holiday. EconomyCarRentals.co.uk recommends visiting some of the remarkable events in Los Angeles during 2012, to feel the real ambience. Seize this opportunity to soak up the atmosphere and see the impending events while travelling in Los Angeles!
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January

LA Art Show – Devoted art lovers and collectors attend this beautiful exhibition event in Los Angeles to discover all forms of art such as sculptures, paintings, photography and more. (www.laartshow.com)
Chinese New Year & Lantern Festival – The Chinese Society celebrate the Chinese New Year at this Los Angeles festival with colourful parades, carnivals and parties.

July

Photo LA – An exciting blend of modern art collections and traditional photography collections are showcased at this opulent annual art festival in Los Angeles visited by thousands. (www.photola.com)

February

The Academy Awards – The ‘Red Carpet’ is laid down for this long running prestigious academy award winning event in Los Angeles held at the Kodak Theatre. Stars from the silver screen attend this ceremony waiting to see who has won the esteemed Oscar statue. (www.oscars.org)
Fire Cracker Run – This annual Los Angeles event is a 5/10km (3/6 miles) running discipline. (http://firecracker10k.org/)

August

HARD Summer Festival – This two day Los Angeles dance festival attracts top class musicians to the Los Angeles State Historic Park. (www.hardfest.com)
Long Beach Jazz Festival – Jazz performers arrive at the Rainbow Lagoon Park for this annual jazz festival in Los Angeles. (www.longbeachjazzfestival.com)

March

Los Angeles Marathon – The popular marathon event in Los Angeles takes place through the city’s streets as dancing and music delights the crowd. (www.lamarathon.com)
Dana Point Festival of Whales – A wonderful annual festival in Los Angeles that takes place over two weekends. It celebrates the passage of the migrating whales through Dana Point on their course southwards.  (http://festivalofwhales.org)

September

LA County Fair – North America’s largest county fair is this four week festival in Los Angeles consisting of activities, entertainment, rides, competitions and much more. (www.lacountyfair.com)
Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival – San Pedro is the setting for this unique three day annual festival in Los Angeles including entertainment, food and music. (http://lobsterfest.com/)

April

Blessing of the Animals (Holy Saturday, the day before Easter) – An annual long running Easter festival in Los Angeles on Olvera Street, sees all types of pets visiting La Placita at the El Pueblo Historic Monument to be blessed by the holy water.

October

Hollywood Film Festival – Stars of the cinema together with the opening night of new films are all incorporated at this Los Angeles annual festival. (http://hollywoodfest.com/)

May

UCLA Jazz Reggae Festival – A two day diverse reggae festival in Los Angeles celebrating art, culture and music is held at the UCLA Intramural Field featuring top class music artists. (www.jazzreggaefest.com)

December

Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade – A spectacular Christmas carnival is this Los Angeles festival featuring the traditional boat parade around Marina del Rey. (www.mdrboatparade.org)

June

LA Film Festival – This premier Los Angeles festival presents short, documentary, international, feature films and more. (www.lafilmfest.com)
Mariachi USA Festival – Attend The Hollywood Bowl to appreciate the finest mariachi bands of Mexico and the USA at this fabulous festival in Los Angeles. (www.mariachiusa.com)