Christmastime has its own charm in the City of Angels. The weather may not be as cold as compared to the Christmas standards, but the spirit of the festival in the city brings in a special sparkle and a bright holiday cheer. Here are some fun things to do in Christmas during your Los Angeles Tour.

The Hollywood Christmas Parade
The Hollywood Christmas parade dates back to the late 1920s, but was discontinued due to financial woes in the mid-2000s. It is now sponsored by the Los Angeles city council and is back to light up the Christmas spirit on the streets of the entertainment capital. It takes place on the Sunday after Thanksgiving every year along Hollywood Boulevard, Sunset Boulevard and Vine Street.

Disneyland
The Happiest Place on Earth brings in a unique Christmas twist to its traditional rides and activities.
The entire park is laden with the prettiest Christmas decoration, but the real show or shall we say snow stealers are the Haunted Mansion and Sleeping Beauty Castle. With its fireworks and memorable parades, the Christmas magic is felt everywhere in Disneyland and a highlight of most Los Angeles vacation packages.

Downtown on Ice at Pershing Square
L.A. King’s Downtown on Ice at Pershing Square is an annual tradition during Christmas holiday, with a beautiful outdoor ice skating rink surrounded by skyscrapers and historic buildings. The ice skating rink hosts a number of concerts and is open from November through the end of the year for ice skating lovers and people who want learn ice skating for a nominal fee.

Marina Del Rey Holiday Boat Parade
Christmas Boat parades are a pride of the Southern California coastal towns, during which the boat owners go all the way in decorating their personal vessels and line them for public display on the harbor.

The Marina Del Rey Holiday Boat Parade truly stands out for its elaborate festive decoration. This year the annual boat parade will be held on 12th December and the viewers will get to see magnificent exhibits of fireworks along with the spectacular lights emanating from the boats cruising up and down the harbor. Make sure to stop by at the harbor for a beautiful evening during your Los Angeles sightseeing tour.