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October 2026
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Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights & Fireworks
Decorated boats, a carnival and fireworks light up Ventura Harbor Village for the parade's 50th anniversary, December 18 and 19.
Downtown Santa Barbara Holiday Parade
The Santa Barbara holiday parade marches down State Street on Friday, December 4.
Palm Springs Pride Parade
The Palm Springs Pride Parade marches through downtown on Sunday, November 8.
Balboa Park December Nights
San Diego's biggest free holiday festival fills Balboa Park with music, food, museums and lights on December 4 and 5.
San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
Dozens of decorated boats cruise San Diego Bay on two Sundays, December 13 and 20, free to watch.
La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival
A free parade down Girard Avenue and a holiday festival at the La Jolla Recreation Center on Sunday, December 6.
Hollywood Christmas Parade
Floats, bands and celebrities roll down Hollywood Boulevard in the annual Hollywood Christmas Parade on Sunday, November 29.
Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade
Decorated boats glide through Marina del Rey in the annual Holiday Boat Parade on Saturday, December 12.
Dรญa de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever
LA's biggest Day of the Dead celebration fills Hollywood Forever Cemetery with altars, live music, dancers and costumes on Saturday, October 24.
Nuit Blanche Taipei 2026 (ๅฐๅ็ฝๆไนๅค)
A free overnight art festival that turns the Yuanshan area into a one-night museum, October 31 into the early hours of November 1.
Taipei New Year's Eve Party & Taipei 101 Fireworks
Taipei's biggest annual party: live performances at City Hall and the midnight Taipei 101 fireworks countdown.
Taiwan LGBT+ Pride Parade 2026
The 24th Taiwan LGBT+ Pride Parade marches through central Taipei on Saturday, October 31 โ free to join, no registration needed.