Los Angeles is one of the largest and most dynamic cities in the world. Besides world-famous attractions and entertainment centers, it attracts travelers with colorful holidays taking place every year. It has long become a good tradition for the city to host the Tournament of Roses, which has been held annually for more than a century. The holiday is usually organized in early January and its main event is the parade of roses. The main venue for the parade is Sierra Madre Boulevard along which chic platforms with fresh flower compositions are carried. Such platforms are left on the boulevard for several days, thus turning into the main decoration of the January city. Within the framework of the festival, they hold many other interesting entertainments: football tournament, performances of street artists and musicians, exhibitions of contemporary artists and designers.
The dynamic city pays much attention to traditional religious holidays. The most interesting traditions are connected with the celebration of Easter. The "egg hunt" becomes the main activity for locals at this time. Not only children but also adults take an active part in it. They go to parks holiday organizers hide traditional Easter eggs and sweets in secret corners. Searching for them becomes the main entertainment of the day. On Easter, it is also customary to arrange street performances and fairs. On the occasion of Easter, Grand Hope Park hosts the traditional Downtown LA Easter Fest, which brings together modern musicians, culinary specialists, and artisans.
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