Academy Awards Ceremony - The Academy Awards (frequently known as the Oscars) are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. It is one of the most prominent award ceremonies in the world.
Hollywood Film Festival - In the last 7 years, 65 Oscar nominations and 21 Oscars were given to films that were shown at this annual film festival. This is the Hollywood Film Festival! Held every October, it was designed to "bridge the gap between established Hollywood, indie filmmakers and the global creative community, as well as to honor excellence in the art of film making".
The Hollywood Black Film Festival - Otherwise known as "The Black Sundance", Hollywood's Black Film Festival is a six-day event celebrating Black movie makers and cinema. This festival takes place in June.
The Hollywood Christmas Parade - This Exciting Parade has been a tradition for over 80 years in the streets of Hollywood. The parade features high school marching bands from across the nation, celebrities from the area, and of course, Santa Claus! Grandstand seat tickets are available on the website towards the end of the year.
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The Malibu Triathlon - The Nautica Malibu Triathlon is held every year in September. The competition is a series of races that include a half-mile ocean swim, an 18 mile bike race, and a four mile run. Awards are given out and checks of thousands of dollars go towards causes and organizations. Celebrities like to join the fun by participating in some of the yearly events.
The Sunset Strip Music Festival - This music festival takes place on California's Sunset Strip every August. Performances take place at various music clubs up and down the strip, including the Cat Club, the House of Blues, the Roxy Theater, and the Key Club.
The West Hollywood Book Fair - This Book Fair, which takes place every late September, was established to encourage reading, writing, and literacy. Visitors can participate in various events hosted by exhibitors, watch theatrical performances, participate in slam poetry, get books signed, and much more. Guest appearances by celebrity authors happen throughout the fair.
The West Hollywood Costume Carnaval - The West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnaval is the largest Halloween street party in the world. Thousands make their way to the Santa Monica Boulevard to see the craziest costume creations ever. Events include Halloween Costume Contest, the Crowing of the Carnaval queen, live entertainment, food vendors, pumpkin-carving contests, and children's activities throughout the week prior to the party. Admission is free.
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