1. Fiesta Broadway
#2 Parade, Walk & Holiday Event
Fiesta Broadway, which celebrated 150 years of Cinco de Mayo in April 2012, draws more than 500,000 people for what is billed as the nation’s largest celebration of that holiday. Next: April 28, 2013
Fiesta Broadway, which celebrated 150 years of Cinco de Mayo in April 2012, draws more than 500,000 people for what is billed as the nation’s largest celebration of that holiday. Next: April 28, 2013
Photo: Courtesy of Fiesta Broadway
2. L.A. Pride
#3 Parade, Walk & Holiday Event (up from #4)
Produced by Christopher Street West, L.A. Pride is now more than four decades running. It includes a parade—one of the largest LGBT parades in the world—a festival, and other related events. This year’s festival took place with a new format during the construction of West Hollywood Park, and the whole 42nd annual event got new messaging under the tagline "…and proud of it." Next: June 7-9, 2013
Produced by Christopher Street West, L.A. Pride is now more than four decades running. It includes a parade—one of the largest LGBT parades in the world—a festival, and other related events. This year’s festival took place with a new format during the construction of West Hollywood Park, and the whole 42nd annual event got new messaging under the tagline "…and proud of it." Next: June 7-9, 2013
Photo: Courtesy of L.A. Pride
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
4. Huntington Beach Fourth of July Parade and Festival
#6 Parade, Walk & Holiday Event
Huntington Beach Fourth of July Parade and Festival began in 1904 and drew about 50,000 people. It now attracts about 300,000 attendees, and got a new logo and theme for 2012. Next: July 4, 2013
Huntington Beach Fourth of July Parade and Festival began in 1904 and drew about 50,000 people. It now attracts about 300,000 attendees, and got a new logo and theme for 2012. Next: July 4, 2013
Photo: Courtesy of Huntington Beach Fourth of July Parade and Festival
5. Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk for Women
#7 Parade, Walk & Holiday Event
Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk for Women draws about 40,000 runners and walkers who cross the finish line inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to raise money for the fight against women’s cancers. Next: May 11, 2013
Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk for Women draws about 40,000 runners and walkers who cross the finish line inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to raise money for the fight against women’s cancers. Next: May 11, 2013
Photo: Chris Weeks/WireImage
6. AIDS Walk Los Angeles
#8 Parade, Walk & Holiday Event
AIDS Walk Los Angeles has drawn 600,000 participants since 1985 and raised about $72 million. Next: October 14, 2012
AIDS Walk Los Angeles has drawn 600,000 participants since 1985 and raised about $72 million. Next: October 14, 2012
Photo: Byron Thiery
