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Things to do in Los Angeles in January 2027

A few of the month's best festivals, parades, markets and nights out — 13 on Whosly's calendar in all. Dates marked "expected" follow the event's usual pattern and haven't been confirmed yet.

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13dates in January
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JAN
1
FRI

Rose Bowl Game

Fri, Jan 1 · Afternoon kickoff · Rose Bowl Stadium · Pasadena

The 113th Rose Bowl Game, a College Football Playoff game this season, in the Arroyo Seco after the parade. Shuttles run from Old Pasadena; plan for slow traffic out.

🏟️ Sports
JAN
1
FRI

Rose Parade

Fri, Jan 1 · 8 a.m. on Colorado Boulevard; theme "Welcome" · Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena · Pasadena

The 138th Rose Parade: flower-covered floats, marching bands and equestrian units down Colorado Boulevard. People camp curbside the night before for a front spot.

🎺 Parade
JAN
1
FRI

Rose Parade FloatFest

Fri, Jan 1 – Sat, Jan 2 · Post-parade float viewing · Sierra Madre Boulevard, Pasadena · Pasadena

The parade floats parked side by side after the parade, so you can see the flowers, seeds and bark up close. Go early on day two to beat the crowds.

🎡 Family & seasonalDate expected
THRU
10
JAN

L.A. Zoo Lights

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 – Sun, Jan 10, 2027 · Evenings, select nights; timed tickets. Dark Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and other listed nights. · Los Angeles Zoo · Griffith Park

The zoo after dark, lit with animal-shaped lanterns and light tunnels along a walking route. Select nights only, with timed tickets; weeknights are calmer.

✨ Holiday lightsDate expected
JAN
6
WED

LA Art Show

Wed, Jan 6 – Sun, Jan 10 · Opening night Wed 6–10 p.m.; Thu–Sun noon–7 p.m. · Los Angeles Convention Center (West Hall) · Downtown

Some 90 galleries showing contemporary, modern and Latin American work in the convention center's West Hall, plus large installations. Art Under 10 next door sells smaller pieces.

🎨 Arts & culture
JAN
18
MON

Kingdom Day Parade

Mon, Jan 18 · 10 a.m. along MLK Blvd and Crenshaw · Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard · South LA

South LA's long-running MLK Day parade: bands, drill teams, churches and floats along King Boulevard to Crenshaw, with a festival in Leimert Park after.

🎺 ParadeFreeDate expected
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LA in January

What is there to do in Los Angeles in January?
Highlights include Rose Bowl Game (Jan 1), Rose Parade (Jan 1), Rose Parade FloatFest (Jan 1), L.A. Zoo Lights (Jan 1) and LA Art Show (Jan 6).
What free events are in Los Angeles in January?
Kingdom Day Parade — all free.
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