Join thousands of Angelenos to ring in the new year with Gloria Molina Grand Park’s NYELA, the biggest free New Year’s Eve music and dance party on the West Coast starring Los Angeles’ best DJs and musicians performing on two stages. The alcohol-free celebration for the whole family crescendos with an epic countdown to 2025 depicted by the park’s signature 3-D video projection and light show on City Hall.
Gloria Molina Grand Park’s NYELA
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Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles’ Pride Concert – Solid Gold
The Chorus’ Pride concert celebrates three legendary musical artists. The 200-member Chorus performs timeless hits by Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick, and Whitney Houston. The show will feature dance productions and an unforgettable medley with Priyanka and Latrice Royale, stars of Drag Race. The chorus will be joined by the Solid Gold Trio (Summer Nicole Greer, Jenelle Lynn Randall, and Amber Wright) for many of the numbers.
Free
SAN FERNANDO BUDDHIST TEMPLE OBON FESTIVAL
One of the largest Buddhist gatherings in Los Angeles. Attendees can participate in the tradition of Japanese Obon Odori dancing, enjoy other cultural and ethnic experiences such as taiko drum performances, Japanese calligraphy, doll exhibits, and try various tasty ethnic foods.
Free
San Fernando Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon Festival
This is one of the largest Buddhist gatherings in Los Angeles. Attendees can participate in the tradition of Japanese Obon Odori dancing and enjoy other cultural and ethnic experiences such as taiko drum performances, Japanese calligraphy, doll exhibits, and a variety of tasty ethnic foods.
Free
Annual Independence Day Drone Light Show Festival
Not a fan of loud fireworks? Head to Hansen Dam instead. The festival is back with live music, food trucks, vendors, resource booths, and watching the sky light up with drones. Before the show, Hansen Dam will come alive with kids’ activities.
Free
Summer Concerts at the Warner Center
Since 1975, the Valley Cultural Center has presented a series of free Concerts during the summer. Organized to enrich the lives of Valley residents, these concerts feature top pop, jazz, classical, folk, and world music performances in the afternoon at Warner Park. The series includes food, booth vendors, and a children’s play area.