Chinatown Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Chinatown and surrounding areas
Chinatown welcomes the festive season with lively festive events and holiday activities near Olvera Street and Echo Park. Las Posadas at Olvera Street, the Lincoln Heights Holiday Parade, and local community parades bring historic lights, cultural celebrations, and seasonal markets to the neighborhood. From tree decorating events to holiday concerts and family-friendly markets, Chinatown’s holiday attractions blend cultural traditions and bright lights with community gatherings that make the season feel vibrant and inclusive.
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Christmas Shows
17 eventsMagical Christmas ballet with international cast and European-crafted sets.
Christmas Parties
15 eventsHistoric Biltmore transformed into a 1930s LA Noir New Year's Eve.
Christmas Markets
11 eventsFilipino Simbang Gabi tradition with Archbishop-led Mass and Parade of Parols.
Christmas Lights
10 eventsWorld's largest Christmas light maze
Christmas Activities
46 eventsAmerica's New Year Celebration
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Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game
(Pasadena)
America's New Year Celebration
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Enchant Christmas
(Los Angeles)
World's largest Christmas light maze
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Gloria Molina Grand Park's NYELA Countdown to 2026
(Los Angeles)
West Coast's largest free New Year's Eve celebration.
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Hollywood Christmas Parade
(Los Angeles)
93rd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
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Holidays Made Here at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
(Burbank)
Immersive Gilmore Girls holiday celebration on studio sets.
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Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration
(Beverly Hills)
Iconic holiday lighting celebration on Rodeo Drive
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Chinatown Christmas Events Map
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Chinatown Christmas FAQ
The main Christmas market in the central plaza and the street light-up celebration are the biggest annual events, drawing crowds throughout the holiday season.
Chinatown blends Christmas traditions with local customs, such as festive lantern displays and special holiday foods from local vendors.
The central plaza and main streets are the best spots for Christmas lights, with many businesses and public spaces joining in the decorations.
Christmas markets and local makers are typically found in the central plaza and along the main streets, where vendors set up stalls during the holiday season.
Viewing the Christmas lights, visiting the free markets, and enjoying street performances are great budget-friendly ways to celebrate the holidays in Chinatown.
Families can enjoy the Christmas market crafts, photo ops with holiday decorations, and kid-friendly street performances in the central plaza.