Krampus in Los Angeles 2024

Spooky masks, bared teeth, and goat costumes don't exactly fit into the traditional vision of Christmas. The half-goat, half-demon figure of Krampus from Alpine Legends is said to accompany St. Nicholas and punish any misbehaving children. In many European cities, this eerie tradition is brought to life through parades where participants weat goat masks and chilling costumes. The custom has even crossed the Atlantic, with Los Angeles now hosting its own Krampus celebration.

Krampus Los Angeles (December 7-8, 13-14, 2024 )

Krampus in Los Angeles manages to feel festive even without the vibrancy of Christmas lights. Held by the creative group of enthusiasts with the involvement of Krampus LA Troupe, Krampus Los Angeles gathers hundreds of fans of this Alpine legend. After a brief hiatus, the celebration returned to the city in 2023 and promises to be better than ever in 2024. The event usually includes Krampuslauf parade through the streets of Los Angeles, Krampus Nights with cocktails and book signings, and Krampus Rumpus at Benny Boy Brewing with plenty of beer and live entertainment. Last year, the festivities unfolded at Philosophical Research Society and Benny Boy Brewing.

Dates & Schedule

Although Krampus celebrations are traditionally scheduled for December 5th, Krampus Los Angeles unfolds at different times each year, sometimes starting even in late November. This year, the festivities span over two weekends, on December 7-8th and December 13-14th.

Los Angeles Landmarks

The heart of the film industry, Los Angeles, is worth spending several days exploring. With a captivating fusion of entertainment in the form of Universal Studios Hollywood and the laid-back charm of Venice Beach, the city is fit for all types of trips. Griffith Observatory offers unique vistas of Los Angeles Basin, Downtown Los Angeles, and ocean views.

Christmas in Los Angeles

If you find yourself in the City of Angels during the holiday season, you're in for a treat! The city puts up stunning Christmas light display, for example, LA Zoo Lights at Griffith Park, In early December, thousands of people spill out onto Hollywood Boulevard for the annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, filled with festive decorations and even celebrity guests. South of Los Angeles, Christmas lights light up the city of Long Beach.

Krampus in the USA

Besides sunny Los Angeles, many cities in the United States embrace the Krampus tradition as well. Portland has been regularly hosting the Krampuslauf Parade for more than a decade, while the New Orleans Krampus Parade is one of the biggest events of its kind in the country. Krampus celebration in Columbus and Denver welcomes you to a spooky haunted house experience. Many Milwaukeeans gather at the annual Krampusnacht in Milwaukee.