Calendar of Annual Events
Rose Parade - January
If you're in West Hollywood for New Years, look into attending the Rose Parade in Pasadena, just a short 15 miles form West Hollywood. This historic California calibration is a festival of flowers, music and sports unequalled anywhere in the world. www.tournamentofroses.com Tel: 626.449.4100
Australia Week - January
The single largest foreign-country promotion held annually in the U.S., this week long programme showcases all things Australian: food and wine, film, arts, lifestyle, trade and investment, indigenous culture and tourism. Stay in West Hollywood and be close to all the events. http://www.australia-week.com
Grammy Awards - January
The Grammys are considered to be the U.S record industry's equivalent to the Academy awards and will once again be held in Los Angeles' Staples Centre. all of Los Angeles will be celebrating - come to West Hollywood to be in the centre of it all. http://www.grammy.com
Oscars - February/March
With every new calendar year, the buzz of the entertainment community is all about the Awards Sreason. While the Academy Awards ceremony takes place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, much of the action happens in west Hollywood. Winners descend upon West Hollywood for exclusive after-parties like Sir Elton John's Party at West Hollywood Park. https://www.oscars.org
Los Angeles Marathon - March
With 25,000 runners form all 50 US States and over 100 countries, the Los Angeles marathon is the largest marathon held in California, the fourth largest in the country, and the seventh largest in the world. The new route takes participants past many of LAS's most iconic landmarks, including Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. https://www.lamarathon.com Tel: 213.542.3000
West Week - March
The Pacific Design Centre hosts West Week, an internationally-recognised design trade event that welcomes thousands of design professional each spring. The event includes top industry keynote speakers, showroom programs, book signings, exhibitions, product launches and the "Stars of Design" ceremony. https://www.pacificdesigncenter.com
Brit Week - April/May
Brit week is a celebration of British excellence in California. Programming in West hollywod and surrounding areas features art and design, film, televisoion, music, theatre, literature, technology, fashion, retail, cuisine, star-studed red carpet receptions, charity galas and museum exhibitions. https://www.britweek.org
Russian Cultural Festival - May
Russian Cultural Month in West Hollywood is a month of unique, family-friendly events celebrating the rich culture and heritage of over 600,000 members of Los Angeles region's Russian-speaking community. The culmination of Russian Cultural Month is the Russian Cultural Festival - a free day of entertainment, music, food sampling. Russian crafts, jewellery and more https://www.weho.org/
Los Angeles Gay Pride Festival and Parade - June
West Hollywood proudly celebrates its dynamic gay and lesbian population during the annual West LGBT Pride Parade and Festival. The two-day festival is the largest on the West coast, celebrating diversity and culture with booths, dance tents, food, exhibits, and performances. The parade on Sunday draws more than 300.00 people to Santa Monica Boulevard. https://www.lapride.org/
Outfest - July
With attendance of nearly 40,00 people, Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival (OUTFEST) is the largest film festival in Southern California and he region's largest gay and lesbian arts event. Many West Hollywood venues host after-parties and celebrations throughout the festival. https://www.outfest.org/
Sunset Strip Music festival - Late Summer or Fall
The Sunset Strip Music Festival was created to commemorate the music history of the Sunset Strip. The weekend-long festival takes place at music clubs up and down the strip - the Viper Room, The Roxy Theatre, Whisky a Go Go, and House of Blues, all participate by hosting bands. A street festival takes place on Saturday, closing a portion of The Strip for performances on outdoor stages. https://www.sunsetstripmusicfestival.com
Aids Walk Los Angeles - October
The Aids walk is a fundraising event for AIDS Project Los Angeles and other AIDS service organizations across L.A. County. The 10 kilometre (6.2 mile) walk begins and ends in West Hollywood Park at San Vicente Boulevard, between Melrose Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard. Over 25,000 people walk to raise money for this very important cause. https://www.aidswalk.net/losangeles
West Hollywood Halloween Carnival - 31st October
Join West Hollywood's revellers at the largest Halloween street party in the world and show off your most outrageous costume. On 31October, the night of tricks and treats, the Halloween Costume Carnival draws nearly 500,000 participants to The Boulevard for food, live entertainment, music and costume contests. https://www.westhollywoodhalloween.com
Diem - Design Intersects Everything Made - 14th November
DIEM is a symposium to inspire, educate and encourage integral design. Culturally resonating discussions, forums, presentations and keynotes from leads in the fields of design, decorative arts, fashion, architecture, fine arts and culinary arts will explore, evaluate and inspire breakthroughs for the business of creativity. https://www.DIEMevent.com
(This article has been reproduced from the West Hollywood Travel Guide as produced by weho visit west hollywood and designed by Pacific Design Centre)
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