WEEKEND FESTIVALS.Byline: -- Simone Schramm Trimm Celebrate African American culture African American culture or Black culture, in the United States, includes the various cultural traditions of African American communities. It is both part of, and distinct from American culture. The U.S. at the Kwanzaa Heritage Festival and Parade. The event will feature African dance The term African dance refers mainly to the dances of subsaharan and West Africa. The music and dances of northern Africa and the Sahara are generally more closely connected to those of the Near East. Also the dances of immigrants of European and Asian descent (e.g. , live music, drumming, a children's village and a variety of ethnic food. The event takes place 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at Leimert Park Village, corner of Crenshaw cren·shaw also cran·shaw n. A variety of winter melon (Cucumis melo var. inodorus) having a greenish-yellow rind and sweet, usually salmon-pink flesh. [Origin unknown.] Boulevard and Vernon Avenue in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. . The parade begins at noon, goes down Crenshaw Boulevard and ends at Leimert Park. Admission is free. (213) 955-5239 ALSO THIS WEEKEND: Tournament of Roses Parade The Tournament of Roses Parade was established, and first held, on January 1,1890, in Pasadena, California, eight miles (13 km) northeast of Downtown Los Angeles. Rooted in tradition, this parade is broadcast on multiple television networks, watched by upwards of one : the beloved New Year's Day New Year's Day, among ancient peoples the first day of the year frequently corresponded to the vernal or autumnal equinox, or to the summer or winter solstice. In the Middle Ages it was celebrated among Christians usually on Mar. 25. tradition featuring majestic floral floats, equestrian units, marching bands and more. 8 a.m. Monday on Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena. Grandstand seating is $40 to $85. (626) 449-7673 or (626) 449-4100. www.tournamentofroses.com. 12 Days of Kidspace: featuring a variety of daily activities including cooking contests, artist workshops and even a kid-style New Year's countdown. This weekend's events include three cooking contests, four cuddly characters, five magic moments and six artists at work. Takes place daily (except Monday) through Jan. 7. Admission to the museum is $8, free for children under 1. For schedule information, call (626) 449-9144, or visit www.kispacemuseum.org. Downtown on Ice: an outdoor skating rink including free holiday concerts, free hockey clinics, glide-in movies, a free winter carnival and other events. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily through Jan. 7. Regular hours resume Jan. 7, noon to 10 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays-Sundays through Jan. 15. Admission to skate is $6; skate rental is $2. Pershing Square, 532 S. Olive St., Los Angeles. (213) 847-4970. (888) 527-2757. www.laparks.org. Reindeer Romp at the L.A. Zoo: featuring live reindeer, a display of reindeer antlers antlers metaphorical decoration for deceived husband. [Western Folklore: Jobes, 395] See : Cuckoldry and demonstrations. Ride the trains and enjoy holiday fun and crafts. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Admission to the zoo is $10 for adults and $5 for children 2 to 12. (323) 644-4200. www.lazoo.org. DWP DWP Department of Work and Pensions (UK) DWP Drinking Water Program DWP Dynamic Weapon Pricing (gamin, Counter-Strike: Source) DWP Department of Water & Power DWP Drinking Water Protection Holiday Lights Festival: featuring a mile-long stretch of lighted displays depicting various seasonal messages. 5 to 10 p.m. today and Saturday in Griffith Park, Los Angeles. Admission is free. (888) 527-2757. www.dwplightfestival.com. Que Viva Cuba!: Cuban celebration featuring food, music and dance, art auction and more. 7 p.m. Saturday at 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles. Admission starts at $5 per person. (310) 552-2007. Chinese Lantern Festival: featuring the Chinese Circus performing nightly. 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. today, Saturday and Sunday at Hollywood Park, 1050 S. Prairie Ave., Inglewood. Admission is $18 per person. www.lanternfestivalus.com. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: no caption (Kwanzaa Heritage Festival and Parade) |
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