Southern California's Top 100 Annual Events

While Los Angeles is known for the Oscars, Grammys, Globes, and Emmys—an ever-expanding roster of glittery award shows, in fact—those are just the highest-profile among a crowded event scene in Southern California. The area plays host to an array of industry-spanning biggies, from the spectacular floats of the Tournament of Roses parade to the arty installations at MOCA’s fall benefit, that deserve a place on your 2008 planning calendar. Here are our picks for the most crowd-drawing, buzz-­generating, money-raising, press-getting annual events in the region.Art Events

Benefits

Entertainment Industry Events

Fashion and Retail Events

Food, Wine, and Hospitality Events

Parades, Walks, and Holiday Events

Sports Events

Trade Shows and Conventions