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Happy New Year! We here at LAist are wishing you all the best for a fun and safe New Year\u2019s Eve. As you\u2019re making those last-minute end-of-year donations, don\u2019t forget to click that donate button<\/a> so we can keep you in the loop on all the best things going on in L.A. in 2026 and for years to come.<\/p>\n

Our friends at Licorice Pizza<\/a> will surely be hitting the town this holiday week; they suggest checking out Faster Pussycat at the Whisky on Tuesday, or singer-songwriter Rocco Deluca at Zebulon that night. There\u2019s also legendary percussionist Pete Escovedo at the Catalina Bar & Grill the same evening. On New Year\u2019s Eve, you have a wide range of options, including The Roots at Disney Hall, funk band Lettuce at the Bellwether, Mike Posner at Academy LA or El DeBarge at the Blue Note. And, of course, there will be big dance parties all over L.A., from downtown\u2019s free annual extravaganza at Grand Park to Hollywood\u2019s Club Decades.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere on LAist.com<\/a>, Chef Roy Choi tells us the secrets to his Korean taco empire<\/a>, and you can pick some shows<\/a> to binge-watch before heading back to work after the holidays.<\/p>\n

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Kwanzaa Celebration<\/p>\n

Monday, December 30, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Expo Arts Center
4321 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach
COST: FREE; MORE INFO<\/a><\/p>\n

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Join the African American Cultural Center of Long Beach (AACCLB) for a vibrant and meaningful Kwanzaa celebration honoring African American heritage. The event will feature a candle-lighting ceremony, dance performances and a traditional Karamu feast.<\/p>\n

Rose Parade float decorating<\/p>\n

Through Tuesday, December 30\u00a0
Rose Bowl\u00a0
1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena
COST: FREE; MORE INFO<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, January 1, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Rose Parade\u00a0
Pasadena\u00a0
COST: FROM $117; MORE INFO\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Every year, I say I\u2019m going to do it: I\u2019m going to forgo New Year\u2019s and decorate floats<\/a> very, very early in the morning. I never do, but don\u2019t be like me. Surround yourself with roses and get those floats all pretty for TV! This year, there\u2019s a special float with the theme \u201cRising Together\u201d<\/a> to honor the one-year anniversary of the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires. Or grab a ticket \u2014 free for fire survivors<\/a> \u2014 and head up to watch the Rose Parade in person on New Year\u2019s Day. Later in the week, on Jan. 2 and 3, there\u2019s Float Fest, where you can check out the elaborate floats after their big hurrah.<\/p>\n

NYELA Celebration + Community Collage<\/p>\n

Wednesday, December 31, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.\u00a0
Gloria Molina Grand Park\u00a0
200 N. Grand Ave., Downtown L.A.
COST: FREE; MORE INFO\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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The annual fireworks and music celebration, with headliners Bardo and Ceci Bastida, in downtown\u2019s Gloria Molina Grand Park will usher in 2026 in a big way. In addition to music and art, the event features a Community Collage<\/a> activity with photographer Josh Madson, where attendees can take part in professional portraits \u2014 part of Community Collage\u2019s initiative ahead of LA28, where the team \u201caims to photograph 40,000 Angelenos for future public art murals across the city ahead of The Olympics and Paralympics.\u201d<\/p>\n

Santa Monica Beach House New Year\u2019s Eve<\/p>\n

Wednesday, December 31, 8 p.m.
1212 3rd St. Promenade, Santa Monica
COST: $23; MORE INFO\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Missing Burning Man? Celebrate New Year\u2019s Eve with an \u201cAfter Burn\u201d party on the Third St. Promenade, featuring dance, drink and a party spilling out onto the street.<\/p>\n

Jason Bentley\u2019s Metropolis NYE<\/p>\n

Wednesday, December 31, 9 p.m. Del Monte at the Townhouse
52 Windward Ave., Venice
COST: $40; MORE INFO<\/a><\/p>\n

KCRW\u2019s own Jason Bentley will be spinning all night at L.A.\u2019s oldest bar, Venice Beach\u2019s historic Townhouse.<\/p>\n

New Year\u2019s Eve with The Roots<\/p>\n

Wednesday, December 31, 7 p.m.\u00a0
Disney Hall
111 S. Grand Ave., Downtown L.A.\u00a0
COST: FROM $69; MORE INFO<\/a><\/p>\n

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The biggest ticket on New Year\u2019s Eve is for The Roots, fast becoming a Disney Hall tradition. Questlove and friends will get you revved up for 2026 with energy, a big dance party and the best acoustics in town.<\/p>\n

Middle Aged Dad Band New Year\u2019s Eve Blowout<\/p>\n

Wednesday, December 31, 9 p.m.\u00a0
Lodge Room
104 N. Ave. 56, 2nd floor, Highland Park\u00a0
COST: FROM $65; MORE INFO\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

The Middle Aged Dad Band show is sure to have some celeb appearances, karaoke go-tos, hilarious comedy moments and an all-around feel-good vibe. Embrace your inner (or outer) uncool dad mentality while still staying up till midnight at a show.<\/p>\n

Fiorelli Pizza x Imperia Caviar kit<\/p>\n

Preorder through Tuesday, December 30
8236 W. 3rd Street, Beverly Grove
COST: $140; MORE INFO<\/a><\/p>\n

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Pizza and caviar? On the couch? For New Year\u2019s? Don\u2019t mind if I do. Beverly Grove’s Fiorelli Pizza<\/a> is partnering with Imperia Caviar<\/a> for a fun DIY caviar pizza kit: a vodka sauce pizza with a side of cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche, truffle potato chips and a full ounce of Imperia’s caviar. Pre-order via email (lizg@fiorellipizza.com) or phone (424-466-7161); it will be available via delivery apps on Tuesday, December 30 (while supplies last).<\/p>\n

Grand Kiev Ballet<\/p>\n

Tuesday, December 30, 7 p.m.\u00a0
Wilshire Ebell Theatre
4401 W. 8th Street, Mid-City\u00a0
COST: FROM $44; MORE INFO\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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One more Nutcracker to wrap up the year, and this one is special. Acclaimed Ukrainian dance company the Grand Kyiv Ballet has danced through the war and is still able to blow audiences away with its dazzling production of The Nutcracker. Stay in the holiday spirit for a few more hours and enjoy this top-notch performance of Tchaikovsky\u2019s beloved classic.<\/p>\n

NYE Hike to the Wisdom Tree<\/p>\n

Wednesday, December 31, 7 a.m.\u00a0
Griffith Park Merry Go-Round, Lot #2
Griffith Park
COST: FREE; MORE INFO\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

An intermediate hike hosted by 213 Hikers, this early morning walk is not for the faint of heart. Get up early and plan your pre-midnight nap accordingly while making your way to greet the last day of 2025 at the Wisdom Tree in Griffith Park \u2014 and maybe make some new friends to kick off 2026 right.<\/p>\n

Flow Into the New Year yoga class<\/p>\n

Thursday, January 1, 10:30 a.m.\u00a0
One Down Dog Yoga\u00a0
2150 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock
COST: VARIES; MORE INFO<\/a><\/p>\n

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New year, same me telling you to go to yoga and set those 2026 intentions with a solid flow class. This one is at One Down Dog in Eagle Rock, but many local studios are hosting classes that are geared toward getting you out of your head and onto your mat for the new year. Ohm.<\/p>\n