3. Otis College of Art and Design Scholarship Benefit and Fashion Show

#4 Fashion & Retail Event (new to the list)
Otis College of Art and Design celebrated its 30th annual scholarship benefit and fashion show in 2012, with 800 guests and more than 70 models in 175-plus fashion and costume looks from the Otis College fashion department. It bills itself as L.A.’s largest annual runway show. Next: May 4, 2013
Otis College of Art and Design celebrated its 30th annual scholarship benefit and fashion show in 2012, with 800 guests and more than 70 models in 175-plus fashion and costume looks from the Otis College fashion department. It bills itself as L.A.’s largest annual runway show. Next: May 4, 2013
Photo: Lee Salem Photography
3. West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnaval

#4 Parades, Walks & Holiday Events
West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnaval draws about half a million people to its lively street party, which began in 1987. Next: October 31, 2012
West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnaval draws about half a million people to its lively street party, which began in 1987. Next: October 31, 2012
Photo: Joshua Barash