Destination Guides: Hollywood, United States - Events & Entertainment

Annual Events

Early March

Academy Awards (The Oscars)

The Kodak Theatre

at the Hollywood & Highland center

6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA.

(310) 247-3000 (the Academy) or (323) 308-6383 (the Kodak)

The most important celebrity event in Show Biz takes place each year in early March.  The stars make their way up the red carpet amid flashing cameras and interview requests. It is a great opportunity to see (and take photos of) your favorite superstars, because just about everyone who is anyone in Hollywood comes to the Academy Awards show.

Late December

Hollywood Christmas Parade

Downtown Hollywood

The Hollywood Christmas Parade is rich in history. The Holiday Season begins with a star-studded extravaganza with nearly 100 celebrities offering holiday greetings to the people of Southern California and the world. The first parade such parade, in 1928, consisted of only one actress, Jeanette Loff, and Santa Claus.  Today spectators line the streets of Hollywood to see the beautiful stars, classic cars, horses and riders, bands, floats, and, of course,  Santa Claus.