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 Rumpus & Holiday Market (December 7-8, 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 features a Krampus Holiday Market, a stage show, numerous Krampuses parading through the streets of Los Angeles, and Krampus Rumpus at Benny Boy Brewing with plenty of beer and live entertainment. The festivities unfold at 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 one weekend, on December 7-8th. The market spans from 6 pm to 8 pm on Saturday and from 4 pm to 7 pm on Sunday. Stage Show begins at 8 pm on Saturday and at 7 pm on Sunday. Krampus Attack lasts from 9:30 until midnight on Saturday and from 8:30 pm until 10 pm on Sunday.

Tickets

Tickets cost $38.59 with fees for the December 7th program and $33.29 with fees for the show on December 8th.

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.

Visitor Feedback

Editorial of rove.me contacted various attendees of the Krampus Los Angeles events. Our aim was to learn about the organization behind the festivities and the various activities that make these celebrations stand out. Additionally, we wanted to hear whether participants would recommend the Krampus events in Los Angeles to others.

Paul Koudounaris, shared his enthusiasm for the Krampus LA events, saying, "I have attended many of the Krampus LA events and always found them to be enjoyable." Paul attended numerous Krampus Los Angeles events, including the Krampus Run, Krampus Ball, and Krampus Fashion Show, so it's safe to say he's an experienced Krampus attendee. He particularly enjoyed the educational Krampus Cooking Class in 2017, noting, "There was a professional chef from Germany; he taught us to make a dish called Mannfleisch, which is a kind of sweet bread."

Paul said that the Krampus Run, also known as the Krampuslauf, is the most fun, recalling a memorable incident in 2019 when "some very naughty children came, and in the spirit of Krampus, lit fireworks and placed them under a woman's skirt." He described how "it was a very long skirt, and when the fireworks ignited, they caught the skirt on fire, and she started running down the street screaming." Paul highly recommends these events for the entire family.