On the first Sunday after Thanksgiving, residents gather on Hollywood Blvd ever year to start the Christmas Season with the Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade.
This year, the grand marshall is the Las Vegas magician’s Penn & Teller and there was lots of crowd interactions with one of the hosts, Montel Williams as they performed Christmas themed tricks, like the one below.
Public officials and celebrities alike rode in cars down the boulevard, as giant balloons of famous characters had residents cheering for their favorites.
Leading the way for the parade was Hollywood’s local fire department as well as the US Marine Corp. Band.
Marching bands played christmas songs in front of the grand stand.
Various balloons like the cat in the hat, glided down Hollywood blvd beginning at Orange street.
Movie cars like the Jurassic Park suv complete with a dinosaur marveled crowds.
Public officials and celebrities road in classic cars and waved to the public.
A Japanese dance troop enriched the parade bring culture to the Hollywood Christmas Tradition
The parade concluded at 8:30 with the visit of santa welcoming the holiday season to So Cal.
The rebroadcast of the 84th Annual Christmas parade will play on Dec. 11 at 8 p.m on the CW channel. Check your local cable provider for more information.
On Sunday, November 22, 2015, the Santa Clarita Philharmonic performed a two hour concert at Hart High School located in Newhall. The ensemble is made up of local musicians professional as well as students and was first put together just a few years ago, under the direction of Jeffrey Gilbert. They play a variety of arrangement including Tchaikovsky and Brahms. The concerts are free to the public, though donations are encouraged.
Watch the complete edited performance from Sunday below and make sure to check the Santa Clarita Philharmonic for future performance dates.
On November 21, 2015, thousands of local residents came out to Old Newhall in Santa Clarita, Calif. as council members and Mayor Marsha Mcleanlit up the annual Christmas tree in front of the Santa Clarita Public Library.
On September 5, 2015, the Redlight District Show in Ventura County hosted the 2015 Ventura County Music Awards to celebrate and support live music in the area. Musicians of all genres performed for a packed house on the lawn of the Musuem of Ventura County.
All in all, there were roughly 25 different awards handed out including best vocalists, breakthrough star award as well as individual genres.
There were also two hall of fame inductees this year to the Ventura County Music including Jim Salzer and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
To see performances from some of the nominees as well as learn who was chosen for this year’s Artist of the Year, click the video below.
All of the finalists were voted on by the public through the Ventura county music awards website by way of a poll system. To be part of the voting process for next year’s awards, like the Facebook page for updates.
It’s a Country Fair with Ocean Air, back again for its 140th year at the Ventura County Fairgrounds and and there’s a lot of fun things to experience from nightly musical performances by stars including Salt and Pepa, Leann Rimes, Neil Sedaka, Beatriz Adriana, Chaka Khan and its ever popular rodeo closing out the 12 day run on August 15 and 16, 2015 and all is included in the 12 dollar fair admission.
Masters of the trade demonstrated the art of various talents such as metal pressing and wire wrapping.
Trains, planes and more were on display for all the marvel at the work.
Collectors presented their best work for a chance of winning blue, red and white ribbons in the gems and minerals building.
Minerals and quarts were awarded for their color and texture.
As always ferris wheels and other carnival rides entertained teens and kids at just a dollar a ticket or 25 dollars for an all day wristand.
Creations of flowers were arranged in designs like this pink and purple teddy bear in the floriculture building.
Flowers are changed out every few days and rejudged for its uniqueness and color.
In the youth expo, projects, like this handmade dress, are displayed to show the talents of kids in the Ventura County School district.
Etiquette is key in the schools as this creative table setting won the blue ribbon for its creativity and properness.
Animals of all kinds were brought out to the fairgrounds for its patrons to see and bid on in the auction arena.
A poster contest where applicants created fair themed posters showing the best part of what the Ventura County fair had to offer.
Collections of of photographs, amateur and professionals showed even more talent of individuals that wanted to have their work displayed in the photography section.
This pastel painting was just one of the many runner ups for the blue ribbon of uniqueness and style.
There are also nightly fireworks at exactly 10 p.m. that illuminate the sky over the fairgrounds by the ocean which makes fairgoers stop what they are doing and enjoy the sights.
Just a few more days, don’t miss out, click here to buy tickets for the closing days.
The fair is back at the Orange County Fairgrounds and there is a lot to do starting July 17 through August 16. For just 12 dollars, fairgoers can view the baby animals that are born throughout the month and fast the fun fair foods at the various stands throughout the grounds. There’s farm animals, floriculture, photography and more. See it now, before it’s too late.
Goats tagged for auction.
Livestock entertained crowds at two different sections of the fair.
Ships with black wool and white showed off for crowds.
Residents gazed at turkeys big and small at the fair.
In the auction arena, cattle were paraded around for spectators to take in and bid on.
various photography and artwork was awarded ribbons for their uniqueness and style.
Baby Animals stole the show including these day old chicks.
Beekeepers brought their bees to educate on how bees work including learning about how to locate the queen.
Ice creatures were illuminated in bright colors to highlight the art of ice sculptures.
Residents ventured inside a one degree cooler to marvel over the frozen sculptures in the Ice Museum.
And woodwork was also on display to view and buy.
In the collection corner, people could vote on their favorites for the people’s choice award.
And people marveled over the 5 day old piglets born at the OC Fairgrounds.
There were even reptiles in the explorium area, including this
The OC Fair celebrates 125 years from when the original fair first began in 1890.
And for an addional charge, concerts entertained crowds at nighttime.
There’s a different concert each and every night all month long at the fair.
And of course pig races are a must see at every fair in So Cal.
Calves of only a few months rested in the nursery area of the barn.
Independence day came early to the city of Eagle Rock as residents came out to the Eagle Rock Recreation Center on Sunday June 26th, 2015 to enjoy a live concert and fireworks display at dusk. The Neighborhood City Council and Congressman Jose Huizar introduced the live entertainment to the thousands that gathered on the hill and in the park to listen to “Elvis” as they waited for the much anticipated fireworks that had only been brought back to the city a few years prior.
In addition to music and fireworks, there was also a classic car show, where residents could marvel over the cars.
There was also a helicopter flyby to remember and honor the men and women who served and are still serving our country.
Fireworks lit up the sky at 9 pm for all to marvel at.
It was so spectacular, it even created a standstill on the 134 freeway as cars stopped to pay respect while gazing at the lights.
And local groups came out to support the community while offering information about their groups.
Watch here, a selection of Elvis music as well as the 6th annual fireworks display for your viewing pleasure.
On the second Sunday in June, the California Strawberry Commission brought a miniature version to the city of Encino. Residents could buy, taste and take home their own strawberry plants. In addition to strawberries, the festival had fun bounce houses for kids, arts and crafts and even a cancer education group shared about the 43rd Annual Cancer Convention being held at a local hotel in Universal City on the first week in September.
Watch now and learn more about what the festival had to offer, including tips on how to grow strawberries.
To kick of the Summer Concert series, a music festival entertained crowds on Sunday Afternoon on June 8th, 2015. Sponsored by Artists for Trauma, a group that rehabilitates people suffering from various injuries, kids could make their own art, while watching young woman perform despite limitations.
Various businesses showcased their services in Warner Center.
Every weekend, various music groups perform at the Valley Cultural Center in Canoga Park.
founded by trauma survivor, Laura Sharpe in 2011, Artists for Trauma helps young adults recover from unexpected, life altering and devastating injuries.
Artist for Trauma had children create art at their tables using colored markers.
On the lawn, various music groups entertained crowds on a hot Summer day.
Young women in wheelchairs showed off their skills in a fashion show and dance show.
And the Family Stones performed on the stage as the event concluded as the sunset.
This year’s annual celebration brought the community of Oxnard together for its 32nd year as residents got to see everything Strawberry at the Strawberry Meadows in College Park. The two day festival took place on May 16 and 17 from 10 o’clock to 6:30 and featured a variety of different strawberry concoctions including chocolate covered strawberries, strawberry drinks and strawberry food.
There was also love music throughout the meadows of the college, arts and crafts for kids, strawberry themed rides and various food demonstrations including the much anticipated Berry Blast Off Recipe contest where the top two or 500 entries, compete in an hour-long competition for the title of best strawberry themed recipe, which includes a trip to a spa and a chance to compete in a national championship in November.
Watch the video below to see more about the recipes that won and the music that entertained crowds or click here to see past years.
