Los Angeles, California Birthday Celebration

The City of Los Angeles promotes its history through festive celebrations that take place during the year.

Celebrate L.A.'s birthday this weekend on August 26, 2017 with several special events. The first event is a Walk & Bike from Mission San Gabriel (428 S. Mission Drive) to El Pueblo (424 N. Main St.)

The journey is a whopping 9 miles and will take some time to accomplish, culminating in special presentations and birthday day cake at the Pico House and El Pueblo beginning around 10:30 a.m. Los Angeles Birthday Celebration which commemorates the anniversary of the 1781 founding of Los Angeles with Los Pobladores historic re-enactments, artisan demonstrations, exhibits, food, entertainment and plenty of birthday cake goes from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Later in the day the Los Angeles Archdiocese will celebrate Los Angeles' 236th birthday with a procession and festivities in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Angels, for whom the city is named: El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora de Los Angeles”. The public is invited to join the festivities on Saturday starting with a Votive Mass at 3 p.m., at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, celebrated by Archbishop Gomez; followed by the Grand Marian Procession at 4:30 p.m. to the Our Lady Queen of Angels Church La Placita in Olvera Street for a joyful blessing at 5:15 p.m. and Fiesta in La Plaza de Cultural Artes at 5:45 p.m.
See thequeenofangels.com

Please note that all festivals are subject to change.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.