Things to do in Los Angeles in January 2027

January opens with the Rose Parade's flower-covered floats on Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, and a taiko group pounds rice into mochi at the Japanese American National Museum's New Year party. LA Art Show and Monterey Park Lunar New Year Festival land in January, with 2 more on the list below.

Starting in January

Rose Parade Holidays & Parades

Rose Parade

Friday, Jan 1 Colorado Boulevard (starts at Orange Grove Boulevard and Green Street), Pasadena
Free
LA Art Show Arts & Culture

LA Art Show

Wednesday, Jan 6 to Sunday, Jan 10 Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall, Los Angeles
Ticketed

Expected in January, dates not announced yet

Oshogatsu Family Festival Holidays & Parades

Oshogatsu Family Festival

Expected January 2027 JACCC Plaza (Japanese American Cultural & Community Center), Los Angeles
Free

Already on when January starts

These started in an earlier month and are still running.

L.A. Zoo Lights Holidays & Parades
Running through Jan 10

L.A. Zoo Lights

Friday, Nov 20 to Sunday, Jan 10 Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Griffith Park, Los Angeles
Ticketed

7 more run every week in Los Angeles year round, including CicLAvia and Hollywood Farmers' Market. See the full calendar.

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