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Los Angeles Christmas Events

Discover the best Christmas events happening across Los Angeles — from L.A. Zoo Lights and the Hollywood Christmas Parade to The Grove tree lighting, Candy Cane Lane in El Segundo, and Descanso Gardens' Enchanted Forest of Light.

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Best Christmas Performances in Los Angeles 2026: Holiday Shows LA Guide

Discover the best Los Angeles Christmas performances and shows in 2026, including holiday concerts, ballets, musicals, and seasonal theater.

Best Christmas Lights in Los Angeles 2026: Top Displays to See

Explore the top Los Angeles Christmas lights and displays in 2026, from dazzling light shows and neighborhoods to official tree lightings.

Best Christmas Festivals & Parades in Los Angeles 2026

Plan your visit with the top Los Angeles Christmas festivals and parades in 2026, including community celebrations and holiday street events.

Best Christmas Markets in Los Angeles 2026: Holiday Markets to Visit

Find the best Los Angeles Christmas markets and holiday shopping in 2026, featuring artisan vendors, seasonal gifts, and local makers.

Best Christmas Attractions and Experiences in Los Angeles 2026: Holiday Activities Guide

Experience the best Christmas events in Los Angeles in 2026, from Santa visits and ice skating to holiday train rides, workshops, and tastings.

Why Christmas in Los Angeles Stands Apart

Los Angeles celebrates the holidays in a Mediterranean climate, where the season's character comes from Hollywood entertainment heritage, multicultural traditions, and the contrast of palm trees with seasonal lighting. The city's spread-out geography means each district approaches the season differently.

Hollywood Christmas Parade: One of the longest-running celebrity-driven holiday parades in the country, traveling Hollywood Boulevard each November.
The Grove and Beverly Hills Holiday Shopping: The Grove's massive Christmas tree and snow shows, plus the Rodeo Drive lighting, anchor the city's outdoor holiday shopping experience.
Las Posadas at Olvera Street: The historic Mexican-American district hosts the traditional nine-night Las Posadas processions in the city's original 19th-century plaza.
Tamale Season: December is tamale-making season in Los Angeles, with family kitchens, panaderías across East L.A. and the San Gabriel Valley, and Olvera Street vendors producing the Mexican holiday staple at a scale unmatched in any other American city.