05/18/2012

Los Angeles Festivals Parades Fairs

Playboy Jazz Festival: 50% Off

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Discount tickets for the 2012 Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl in Hollywood CA (June 16 - 17, 2012) are available at 50% off. This deal sells out fast every year, so the sooner you grab this tickets, the better your chances. This famous festival offers two great days of outdoor music. Bill Cosby will emcee again this year and will … [Read more...]

MARIACHI USA Festival: 58% Off

mariachi festival 2012

Here's a savvy way to enjoy the MARIACHI USA Festival at the Hollywood Bowl (June 23, 2012) -- get tickets for half price (details below). Then settle in for a four-and-a-half hour extravaganza of world-class Mariachis from Mexico and the U.S, including folkloric ballet performances and a festive sing-along finale, complete with fireworks. … [Read more...]

Garden Grove Strawberry Festival and Parade: Free

2012 Garden Grove Strawberry Festival

The Garden Grove Strawberry Festival and Parade take place over Memorial Day Weekend (May 25 - 28, 2012). Admission is free. Unlimited ride bands are available to help ride-a-holics save a few bucks. Friday offers the best unlimited ride deal at $25. The Festival features dozens of carnival rides, blues bands, dance performances, games and … [Read more...]

La Canada Flintridge Fiesta Days: Free

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The 2012 Fiesta Days take place over Memorial Day weekend (May 26 - 28, 2012) in La Canada Flintridge. The Parade rolls out on Monday morning at 10:30am. This free admission Festival features a Saturday morning Community Breakfast, a farmers market, car show, Saturday night outdoor movie, food and games, and Sunday night fireworks. WHAT: The … [Read more...]

Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival: Free

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The Independent Shakespeare Co. 2012 free performances at Griffith Park in Los Angeles are scheduled for June 28 - September 2, 2012. This year's plays: The Winter's Tale, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and The Comedy of Errors, with special pre-show events throughout the summer. Show up early and bring a blanket or lowbacked lawn chair. WHAT: … [Read more...]

Fiesta Broadway: Free

Fiesta Broadway

The 23rd Annual Fiesta Broadway (April 29, 2012) celebrates the culture and clout of Latinos in L.A. The event is considered the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the United States, and takes place over 24 square blocks in downtown Los Angeles. Fiesta Broadway features live music on three stages, festival food and drink booths, arts and … [Read more...]

California Poppy Festival: Advance Discount

2011 California Poppy Festival

The 2012 California Poppy Festival at Lancaster City Park (April 21-22, 2012) celebrates the eye-popping color of the California state flower. This year marks the festival's 20th anniversary, and more than 50,000 are expected to attend. The event features two full days of live music and dancers on four stages, arts and crafts, festival food and … [Read more...]

Los Angeles Easter Egg Hunts: Free

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Easter egg hunts and spring celebrations are popping all over LA. But we wanted to know where the free events were happening. Here's a short round-up in the works. Know of other free Los Angeles Easter celebrations? Please comment in the box below and we'll add them here. Los Angeles -- Pershing Square Community Egg Hunt WHAT: FREE -- Egg Hunt … [Read more...]

Festival of the Kite: Free

Festival of the Kite

The 38th annual Festival of the Kite (March 11 -12, 2012) at Fishermans Wharf in Redondo Beach, CA is a fun way to spend the day with family and friends. Fly kites, enter contests, win prizes, or just enjoy the fine SoCal weather. "One of Southern California’s longest-running kite festivals is fun for all-ages with prizes awarded in various … [Read more...]

Los Angeles St. Patrick’s Day 2012

Los Angeles St. Patrick's Day 2011

The Los Angeles County Irish Fair and Music Festival is the biggest St Patrick's Day festival in Southern California, and is celebrating it's 10th year. If you're going for both Saturday and Sunday, you can save with a 2-day pass. But you have a few other choices for things to do that are free or at least cheaper, including the St. Patrick's Day … [Read more...]

Cherry Blossom Festival of Monterey Park: Free

2012 Monterey Park Cherry Blossom Festival

The 15th annual Cherry Blossom Festival (April 21-22, 2012) is FREE to attend. The festival celebrates Japanese and Japanese American culture, featuring Japanese food, dancing, Kabuki and Taiko drum performances, dance and martial arts performances, food booths, arts and crafts, and tea ceremonies. WHAT: Cherry Blossom Festival of Monterey … [Read more...]

Thai New Year Festival, Hollywood: Free

Thai New Year Festival

The 8th Annual Thai New Year Festival in Thai Town, Hollywood (April 1, 2012) celebrate Songran -- The Thai New Year. The event features traditional Thai food and cultural activities, colorful parades, music and dance performances, a fashion show, Muay Thai boxing, a food and beer garden, and the Miss Thai New Year USA contest. WHAT: The … [Read more...]