Christmas in & around Los Angeles

No Snow falls in Los Angeles.
No snow sledges needed in Los Angeles.
Santa Clause may need T-shirt and sneakers instead of heavy winter jacket and snow boots.

Still, Christmas has come to Los Angeles, and we love it!
So, let’s see what you can enjoy in & around LA.


Christmas Boat Parade
Beautifully decorated multi-million dollar yachts, boats, kayaks and canoes sail along the harbor lighting up the Christmas in cozy & cute Newport Beach. This parade has been chosen “one of the top ten holiday happenings in the nation” by the New York Times.

Where: Newport Beach (Orange County)
When: from December 19th to 23rd, 2012
For more information, please visit the official website of the parade

*No public transportation available. So please rent a car to visit this extraordinary parade!



Celebrate the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
“The Happiest Place on Earth Just Got Merrier , so gather your loved ones for the most festive time of the year. Share the joy, warmth and wonder of the holidays as the Disneyland Resort sparkles with even more magic”. Of course you will enjoy the only-for-Christmas-time version parade!

Where: Disneyland Park
When: from November 12th through January 6th, 2013
For more information, please visit the official website of Disneyland



Universal Studios Hollywood Grinchmas
Grinch steals Christmas!
When: Daily from December 15th through 31st For more information, please visit the official website of Grinshmas

Christmas illumination & tree at The Grove
At the large shopping mall The Grove, you will see GIANT Christmas tree. This 33.5m/110ft tree is the highest Christmas tree in LA.

Where: 189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036
When: from Monday to Thursday: 10am to 9pm, Friday & Saturday: 10am to 10pm, Sunday: 11am to 8pm
For more information, please visit the official website of The Grove.

Enjoy Christmas in & around Los Angeles!!
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