Pasadena, CA

Discover the art of chalk at the Pasadena Chalk Festival. Hundreds of talented artists of all ages, from the starving artists to the accomplished artists, create astounding masterpieces on pavement throughout the beautiful courtyards at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The day also offers live music, kid’s fun and art for sale.

Address: 280 E Colorado Blvd Pasadena, CA 91101 - MAP
Phone: (626) 795-9100
Web: www.pasadenachalkfestival.com

Touted as the twisted sister to the Rose Bowl Parade, the Doo Dah Parade is where more than 1,000 marchers perform a variety of music and acts for the purpose of charitable giving. Experience a parade that is copied around the nation and has been noted by Readers Digest as "America’s Best Parade."

Address: 100 N Raymond Ave Pasadena, CA 91103 - MAP
Web: www.pasadenadoodahparade.info

What started out as a group of filmmakers who were denied entrance to the Sundance Film Festival and decided not to take no for an answer is today’s Slamdance Film Festival. Get in line to see the best emerging independent artist films in multiple genres and topics from every country around the world.

Address: 5634 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038 - MAP
Phone: (323) 466-1786
Web: www.slamdance.com

LOL at the Los Angeles Comedy Festival! Watch comedy acts and films from Los Angeles and around the world at the largest comedy festival in the United States. Past participants have gone on to appear on Saturday Night Live and win an Oscar for the best short comedic film.

Address: 1429 North Gower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90028 - MAP
Phone: (323) 463-2942
Web: www.lacomedyfest.com

Don’t miss out on one of the world’s most famous parades! The Tournament of Roses is an action-packed celebration held on the streets of Pasadena, filled with spectacular flower-covered floats, impressive marching bands and a host of celebrity guests which precludes the legendary Rose Bowl Football game.

Address: 391 South Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 - MAP
Phone: (626) 449-4100
Web: www.tournamentofroses.com