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Local Festivals and Events in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a vibrant city that hosts a wide range of exciting festivals and events throughout the year. Here are some of the most popular ones:

Coachella Music Festival

  • Held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, just outside LA
  • Typically takes place over two weekends in April
  • Features top music acts from around the world
  • Tickets usually go on sale in January or February

Other Music Festivals in LA

  • Stagecoach Festival: a country music festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, typically in May
  • Outside Lands: NOS Events Center: an electronic music festival held in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park (just outside LA), usually in August

Food and Drink Festivals

  • LA Food Fest: a celebration of food from around the world, held at the Los Angeles County Fairplex, typically in June
  • Abbot Kinney Festival: a festival featuring food, drinks, and live music, held on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, usually in October

Film and TV Festivals

  • Los Angeles Film Festival (LAFF): a showcase of new films and filmmakers, held at various locations across LA, typically in June
  • Comic-Con: an annual comic book and pop culture convention held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, usually in July

Cultural and Heritage Festivals

  • Day of the Dead Festival (Día de los Muertos): a celebration of Mexican heritage, held at the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine Temple, typically in November
  • Chinese New Year Parade: a colorful parade marking the beginning of the Chinese new year, held on Olvera Street, usually in February

Sports and Fitness Festivals

  • LA Marathon: a 26.2-mile running event that takes place through various neighborhoods across LA, typically in March
  • LA Pride Festival: an annual LGBTQ+ festival featuring live music, food, and entertainment, held in West Hollywood, usually in June

Other Notable Events

  • Grammy Awards: the music industry’s biggest night, held at the Staples Center, typically in February
  • Golden Globe Awards: a ceremony honoring excellence in film and television, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, usually in January