Time to bust out the booze and party hats—it's not just another day, it's [insert made-up city holiday here]! We took it upon ourselves to designate some city celebrations (and gathered up a few that actually exist, both locally and nationally) so that you'll always have an excuse to toast to LA. Cheers!
January 1: LA's Stonewall (aka, the anniversary of the gay rights riots at Black Cat Tavern in Silver Lake)
February 15: Angelyne Rocks Day (aka, the anniversary of Angelyne's first billboard, which read "Angelyne Rocks")
March 30: Cezar Chavez Day
April 12: Talk Like Vin Scully Day (aka Dodgers opening day)
May 2: Avocado Day
May 14: Opening Night at Cinespia at Hollywood Forever
June 8: Overdraft Day (aka the Day of the Payment Plan; aka Coachella presale)
June 18: Opening Night at Hollywood Bowl
July 17: The Happiest Day on Earth (aka Disneyland's birthday)
August 24: Kobe Bryant Day
September 4: El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles del Río de Porciúncula Day (aka the Town of Our Lady the Queen of the Angels of the Porciúncula River Day; aka LA's birthday)
October 4: Taco Day
October 25: Black Tuesday at the Bruery (aka the one-day release of the 19% ABV Black Tuesday bourbon barrel aged imperial stout—hiccup)
November 24: No Traffic Day (aka Thanksgiving)
December 16: Griffith Park's birthday
Note: All dates and anniversaries are specific to 2016 and may vary each year.
What other LA holidays should we be celebrating? Let us know in the comments section below.