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2008 Calendar of Events
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
Home of World Famous Olvera Street
Celebration
Saturday, January 6th, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Los Tres Reyes
 Celebrate the visit of The Three Kings for the Feast of the Epiphany with a reenactment of the journey of the Kings, also known as The Wise Men. The annual event, which takes place every January 6, “the Twelfth Day of Christmas,” will feature music, costumes, and a colorful procession along Olvera Street. Free to the public!
To learn more about the history, click here!
Art Exhibit
Saturday, January 26th , 10:00 PM – 7:00 PM
LEO POLITI CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Honoring the Olvera Street artist who produced children’s literature and art. Enjoy art exhibits, story telling, puppet shows and surprises!
Celebration
Saturday, February 2nd, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Fiesta De La Candelaria
This religious celebration marks the end of the Christmas festivities observing the birth of Christ. La Candelaria commemorates the day when Christ was presented in the temple by his parents, following Jewish practice. Mexican families celebrate by "raising" the Christ Child figure from the nativity scene. The Christ figures and icons are also brought to the church to be blessed. Finally the nativity set is put away until the beginning of the next season’s Christmas celebrations. Free to the public!
Procession begins at 6:00 p.m. at the cross on the Olvera Street entrance.
Celebration
Tuesday, February 5th, 9:00 AM -1:00 PM
Mardi Gras
American college students home from Paris in the 1820s brought the bizarre party rituals of Mardi Gras to New Orleans, Louisiana. The scholars had celebrated Mardi Gras in France, and now home, they saw no reason to stop.
The tradition has held, and today in New Orleans, Paris and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Mardi Gras (“Fat Tuesday”) means a traditional huge annual funfest.
Here in Los Angeles, it doesn't take much to get awaken the spirits of Olvera Street, and Mardi Gras is a great excuse to join in. "The Olvera Street Merchants present their annual Mardi Gras celebration on On Fat Tuesday, February 5, 2008. The day program from 9:00 AM - 1 PM includes children's workshops, the crowning of the Little King & Queen. For more information please call (213) 625-7074 or (213) 485-8372.
So break out your purple, gold and green (Mardi Gras colors) and come on down to Olvera Street. We're a lot closer than Brazil, and a lot more fun than studying.
To learn more about the history of Mardi Gras, click here!
Celebration
Saturday, February 10th
Chinese New Year of the Rat 4706
CHINESE NEW YEAR PARADE
108th Annual Golden Dragon Parade
Celebrating Chinese New Year. 2008 is the year of the Rat! Come and celebrate with us as we have a parade from Olvera Street to China Town.
The Chinese Lunar New Year is the longest chronological record in history, dating from more than 4000 years ago. It will be “Gung Hay Faht Choy” as Chinese New Year will be celebrated on Saturday, February 12 with a New Year’s Parade from Olvera Street to Chinatown in Downtown Los Angeles. To View the parade route: click here!
The 4705 Year of the Boar festivities will continue throughout the day on Olvera Street and Chinatown.
To learn more about the history click here!
To find out about your Chinese Horoscope, click here!
Celebration
Saturday, February 23rd, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Chinese American Museum “LANTERN FESTIVAL”
at El Pueblo Historic Monument / Olvera Street
The 6th Annual Festival: Lantern making workshops, entertainment, artisans, and exhibits.
Falling on the 15th day of the first month of the Lunar Year, the Lantern Festival takes place under a full moon, and marks the end of Chinese New Year festivities. The Lantern Festival dates back to shrouded legends of the Han Dynasty over 2000 years ago. Lantern Festival, also known as Shang Yuan Festival, the birthday of the God of Heaven, takes place on the fifteenth day of the first moon. Last in a series of springtime celebrations, this "second New Year" is widely celebrated by families all around Taiwan.
To learn more about the history click here!
Celebration
Saturday, March 29, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
UNITED FARM WORKERS – “CESAR E. CHAVEZ DAY”
Celebrating the birthday honoring contributions of Mexican American labor leader Cesar E. Chavez.
Cesar Estrada Chavez founded and led the first successful farm workers' union in U.S. history and was the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom & the Aguila Azteca.
Join thousands in continuing the call for social justice and labor equality. Walk alongside Chavez family members, students and elected officials to pay tribute and celebrate Cesar Chavez Day 2008.
For more information contact (213) 624-3660
To learn more about Cesar E. Chavez, click here!
Celebration
Saturday, March 22, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Blessing of the Animals
Olvera Street has celebrated the Blessing of the Animals each year since 1930. It is a celebration of all that the animal world provides to humanity with entertainment and a parade of house pets and exotic animals, displays and exhibits. All pets welcome. Free Admission!
Event information: 213. 625-5045
The blessing begins at 2:00 p.m.
To learn about the history of the Blessing of the Animals, click here!
Celebration
Saturday, April 19, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
OLVERA STREET 77th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrating one of the oldest streets in Los Angeles, Olvera Street a Mexican market place opened in the 1930’s.
Olvera Street is known as El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. It has hosted Presidents, dignitaries, movie stars and visitors from around the world.
Come and join us! The celebration is free to the public.
For more information: Contact: 213) 625-5045
To learn more about the history of Olvera Street, click here!
For more information about the event, click here!
Celebration
Friday - Sunday,
May 2nd – 4th 10:00 AM- 10:00 PM, daily
Cinco De Mayo Celebration
Celebration of Mexico's victory over French forces in Puebla, Mexico in 1862 with popular and traditional music, cultural presentations, festival, dance, food and live entertainment.
Event information: (213) 628-1274.
Performance TBA
To celebrate this important historical event - the Battle of Puebla in 1862 - the Institute will offer free educational and cultural workshops, entertainment and bilingual historical information at Olvera Street. Workshops for children include coloring portraits of the Mexican heroes, storytelling about the important battle, learning to make piñatas and Mexican flags. Entertainment will include traditional folkloric music and dance, piñata breaking, and a display of traditional Mexican dresses.
To view Cinco De Mayo Press Release, click here!
To read more about the history of Cinco de Mayo click here!
To read more about President Benito Juarez, click here!
Camera Day
Saturday, June 7th, 10:00 AM -7:00 PM
FIESTA DE LAS FLORES (FLOWER & CAMERA DAY)
The entire Monument, including the colorful Olvera Street Mexican Marketplace, will be decorated to create scenes from Los Angeles historic past. Various areas provide opportunities for both amateur and professional photographers alike.
Car Show
Sunday, June 22nd 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
OLD MEMORIES AUTO SHOW –
Stroll among one of the largest collections of vintage automobiles in Los Angeles. Live continuous entertainment and plenty of family fun.
Celebration
 Not scheduled this year. TBA
To learn more about the history of Fourth of July, click here!
Celebration
Monday, September 1st 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Los Angeles City 227th Birthday
San Gabriel and Los Angeles’ shared history comes alive Sunday, September 2, 2007, with “Los Pobladores – Walk to Los Angeles” celebrating Los Angeles’ 225th birthday.
The annual Walk represents a key chapter in California’s history, with the re-enactment of the nine-mile journey of the original Spanish settlers of Los Angeles, known as Los Pobladores, from San Gabriel Mission to the Los Angeles River where, on September 4, 1781, they founded El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Angeles. The Walk coincides with Los Angeles’ actual founding date and planned birthday festivities at El Pueblo Historical Monument on Monday, September 1, 2008. Commemorate the founding of the City of Los Angeles with historic reenactments, artisan demonstrations, exhibits, food, and entertainment.
Everyone is invited to wake up early Monday morning, September 1, lace up their walking shoes and join Walk celebrating San Gabriel and Los Angeles’ shared, living history. The day begins with the annual re-enactment of the Pobladores Walk, which will reenact the 9-mile trek the first settlers of Los Angeles traveled by from the San Gabriel Mission to found the City at El Pueblo (Olvera Street). Walkers can join participants who have walked from San Gabriel at Lincoln Park, continuing on to Olvera Street, for a shorter, 3-mile route. There will be entertainment.
Join the descendants of Los Pobladores, San Gabriel and Los Angeles city officials and staff, walking clubs, residents, and others, as they re-enact the historic walk from San Gabriel Mission to found the City of Los Angeles. This event is free to the public!
Event information: 213. 625-5045 and to register for the walk, go to www.lacity.org and www.lospobladores.org.
Celebration
Friday, September 12th – Sunday, September 14th
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM, daily
Mexican Independence Day
Join us September 12 and 14 for the best Mexican Independence Day Celebration in Los Angeles at El Pueblo of Los Angeles Historical Monument (home of Olvera Street). Throughout the day you and your family can enjoy live music, dancing, and entertainment, as well as carnival rides and much more. This event is free to the public!
To learn about the history of Mexican Independence Day, click here!
Celebration
Saturday, November 1st - Sunday, November 2nd
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Dia De Los Muertos Festival
 Olvera Street Merchants proudly present: Dia De Los Muertos Celebration
Novenaria processions begin on Olvera Street
October 25th through Sunday, November 2nd.
at 7:00 PM nightly.
For more information please contact:
Valerie Hanley: (213) 716-1373
For more information please call:
(213) 625-7074 or (213) 485-8372
Piñata Breaking, Children Workshops, Face Painting, Strolling "Mariachi, Ballet Folklorico,
Enjoy colorful, ancient Mexican ceremony in remembrance of departed loved ones, beautifully decorated altars, entertainment and a procession.
To learn more about Dia de los Muertos: Click here!
Art Installations
Dia De Los Muertos Juried Art Exhibition TBA
 One of the many altars last year was in Dedication to all the Casualties of War in Iraq, which will be created again at Casa Belen, a temporary relocation at the plaza.
TBA the Annual Dia De Los Muertos Juried Exhibition, the “Mailbox To Heaven.” will also be located at Casa Belen and Olverita’s Village on Olvera Street.
For more information see: Altar Dedication or e-mail Ginette Rondeau, Curator.
Celebration
Friday, December 5th, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Holiday Season Lighting Ceremony
It's the official start of the holiday season on historic Olvera Street in downtown Los Angeles. See the illumination of the entire plaza and the Christmas tree. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and family entertainment that will make your spirits bright.
Celebration
Thursday, December 11 - 12, All Day
La Virgen De Guadalupe Event
La Placita Church and Olvera Street
Celebrating the Virgen de Guadalupe’s appearance to native Mexican St. Juan Diego in 1531.
The Dark Virgin, Patron of Mexico and the Americas, served as a bridge between our indigenous and Spanish roots. The native Mexicans identified the dark Virgin who spoke in Náhuatl with the goddess Tonantzin and celebrated her with indigenous rites within the framework of the Catholic Church. For more information contact:
La Placita Church (213) 629-3101
You will find children dressed-up in authentic costumes all day and all night as they make their way to the church at Olvera Street. There will be continuous entertainment throughout both days!
To learn more about the History of La Virgen De Guadalupe, click here!
Celebration
December 16th - 24th, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Las Posadas at Olvera Street
 This beautiful presentation of the nine day journey of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem is depicted each evening with singing and a candlelight procession.
Live entertainment!
This nine night presentation of the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem is portrayed with singing, ballet folklorico entertainment, a candlelight procession on Olvera Street and a children’s piñata breaking each evening
Free! Champurado, Pan Dulce, Hot Punch and Plenty of Candy!!!
Entertainment and Pinata Breaking 6:30 PM
Procession from 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM
For more information about these events
contact: 213) 625-5045
For the meaning of "Las Posadas" click here!
All events are free to the public!
El Pueblo Historical Monument Special Events:
(213) 485-8372 or TDD (213) 473-5358
El Pueblo De Los Angeles Historical Monument
845 N. Alameda Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to it's programs, services, and activities.
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