- LOS TRES REYES - Sunday, January 6th, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
A celebration of the Epiphany of the Magi (visit of the Three Kings) with music and a colorful theatrical procession on Olvera Street.
- LEO POLITI CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION - Saturday, January 26th , 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Honoring the Olvera Street artist who produced children’s literature and art. Enjoy art exhibits, story telling, puppet shows and surprises!
- FIESTA DE LA CANDELARIA - Saturday, February 2nd, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Traditional blessing of elaborately dressed dolls depicting the presentation of the infant Jesus in the Temple.
- MARDI GRAS CHILDREN'S WORKSHOPS - Tuesday, February 5th, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
“Fat Tuesday” Olvera Street style with Brazilian singing and dancing, a festive parade and mask making.
- “LANTERN FESTIVAL” CHINESE AMERICAN MUSEUM - Saturday, February 23rd 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
6th annual festival with lantern making workshops, entertainment, artisans, and cultural exhibits.
- “CESAR E. CHAVEZ DAY” WALK - UNITED FARM WORKERS – Saturday March 29, 2008 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join thousands in continuing the call for social justice and labor equality. Walk alongside Chavez family members, students and elected officials to pay tribute and celebrate Cesar Chavez Day 2008.
- BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS - Saturday, March 22nd 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
This centuries-old tradition of blessing the animals, for the benefits they provide mankind, is celebrated in the Plaza. All pets welcome.
- OLVERA STREET 78TH ANNVERSARY CELEBRATION - Saturday April 19, 2008 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Celebrating Olvera Street, one of the oldest streets in Los Angeles, a Mexican marketplace opened in the 1930s. Free refreshments.
- CINCO DE MAYO - Friday - Sunday, May 2nd - 4th 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., daily
Celebration of Mexico’s victory over French forces in Puebla, Mexico in 1862, with popular and traditional music, dancing and food.
- FIESTA DE LAS FLORES (FLOWER & CAMERA DAY) Saturday, June 7th, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
The entire Monument, including the colorful Olvera Street Mexican Marketplace, will be decorated to create scenes from Los Angeles historic past. Various areas provide opportunities for both amateur and professional photographers alike.
- OLD MEMORIES AUTO SHOW - Sunday, June 22nd 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Stroll among one of the largest collections of vintage automobiles in Los Angeles. Live continuous entertainment and plenty of family fun.
- LOS ANGELES CITY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - Monday, September 1st 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
227th Anniversary of the founding of Los Angeles with Los Pobladores walk to L.A. from the San Gabriel Mission, historic re-enactments, artisan demonstrations, exhibits, food, entertainment and plenty of birthday cake.
- MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION - Friday, September 12th - Sunday, September 14th 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., daily
Celebration of Mexican Independence from Spain with popular and traditional entertainment, cultural activities, historic displays, food, artisan exhibits and more.
- DIA DE LOS MUERTOS - Saturday, November 1st - Sunday, November 2nd, 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Colorful, ancient Mexican ceremony in remembrance of departed loved ones with beautifully decorated altars, exhibits and entertainment. Pre-Columbian Novenario procession and blessings each night beginning Saturday, October 25th through Sunday, November 2nd.
- HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY - Friday, December 5th, 5:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m.
The official start of the holiday season on historic Olvera Street in downtown Los Angeles. See the illumination of the entire plaza and the Christmas tree. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and family entertainment that will make your spirits bright.
- VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE CELEBRATION - Thursday, December 11th - Friday, December 12th,
Celebrating the Virgen de Guadalupe’s appearance to native Mexican St. Juan Diego in 1531. Food, shopping and family entertainment.
- LAS POSADAS - Tuesday, December 16th – Wednesday, December 24th, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
This nine night presentation of the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem is portrayed with singing, ballet folklorico entertainment, a candlelight procession on Olvera Street and a children’s piñata breaking each evening.
