MEXICAN Revolution CELEBRATION – Sunday November 20. Ballet Folklorico, Music, Artesanía, Children’s interactive workshop.

VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE CELEBRATION –Sunday / Monday December 11 & 12
Celebrating the Virgen de Guadalupe’s appearance to native Mexican St. Juan Diego in 1531. Overnight vigil December 11/12. Community, school , and professional groups performing in her honor. Kick off with Dia de los Payasos Sunday December 5

LAS POSADAS – Friday, December 16th – Saturday, December 24th
Nine night procession depicting the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem is portrayed with Christmas carols in English and Spanish. Children’s piñata breaking and live entertainment each evening.

LOS TRES REYES –Friday, January 6th
A celebration of the Epiphany of the Magi (visit of the Three Kings) with music and a procession on Olvera Street followed by a colorful theatrical production in the Plaza.

FIESTA DE LA CANDELARIA – Thursday, February 2nd
Traditional blessing of elaborately dressed dolls in the culmination of the Christmas season.

MARDI GRAS CHILDREN'S WORKSHOPS - February 21, “Fat Tuesday” before Ash Wednesday. 9am – 2 pm Olvera Street style Children’s Carnival with singing and dancing, a festive parade, crowning of “Little King and Queen,” mask making workshops and piñata breaking .

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS – April 7, Saturday before Easter Sunday
This centuries-old tradition of blessing the animals for the benefits they provide mankind, has been celebrated in the Plaza since 1930. All pets welcome.

OLVERA STREET ANNVERSARY CELEBRATION Nuestra Tierra Conference – Saturday, April 21 Celebrating Olvera Street, one of the oldest streets in Los Angeles, now a Mexican marketplace opened in 1930.

FIESTA DE LAS FLORES (FLOWER & CAMERA DAY) Saturday, June 16
The entire Monument, including the colorful Olvera Street Mexican Marketplace is decorated to create scenes from Los Angeles’ historic past. Various areas provide opportunities for both amateur and professional photographers alike..