Los Angeles Annual Events

Tofu Festival

Tofu Fest, Los Angeles, is the festival of various dishes focusing on Japanese and American cuisine. Tofu Fest is held every August in Little Tokyo(LA). The Tofu fest is based on different themes every year. The main attraction of the fest is that the celebrity chef's prepare dishes and show their art of cooking. Later, there is a 'Tofu Eating Contest', in which contestants has to eat a 14-ounce block of tofu in the smallest interval of time, and the prize is given to the winner. There are artists who entertain the visitors from taiko and orchestra, hip hop groups like Blackalicious, dance exhibitions and Taiko drumming. In 2007, this fest will be held on Sat, Aug 11, (2pm - 10pm) and Sun, Aug 12, (Noon - 6pm).

Route 66 Rendezvous

Route 66 Rendezvous, is the largest car show along U.S. Route 66(The Main Street of America, The Mother Road and the Will Rogers Highway) in San Bernardino, California. The racing track is a total of 2,448 miles(3,939 km). This car show held on the third week weekend in September. This car show features several cars having latest models, neon light decorations, loudest engine. The 'Poker Run' is the car rally in which drivers draw cars at random checkpoints and win prizes. The registration of the vehicles begins in early summer.

Hollywood Christmas Parade

Christmas is an important eve for everyone. Hollywood Christmas Parade is a fabulous event to celebrate. This evening event lasts more than two hours, and includes celebrities, marching bands, cars, Santa Claus himself, fantasy floats, and a group of horses, camels, and elephants. The parade traces the route of about 3½-mile. The parade is lively telecast and is watched by millions of spectators from home. The parade leads from Grauman's Chinese Theater and ends at Hollywood High.

Halloween Carnaval

Halloween carnival is the largest costume party of the country. For the carniva Santa Monica Boulevard is closed from La Cienega to La Peer Drive, to welcome the participants and the onlookers. People wear costumes of their own imagination. The queen is crowned. Some traditional folks like pumpkin-carving and children's activities are also sponsored for the fun and enjoy. The celebration will be held on Wednesday, October 31, 2007, from 6pm till Midnight