L.A. Landmarks
After its 2021 renaming, this downtown L.A. arena, previously known as Staples Center, is still home to the Lakers, Clippers, and Sparks.
This long-running medical drama, which premiered in 2005, is known for its dramatic surgeries, intricate relationships, and narration by a certain Meredith.
This celebrity family's reality show, which premiered in 2007 on E!, famously put their L.A. lifestyle and fashion at the forefront of pop culture for over a decade.
This plump, orange gourd is a quintessential symbol of the entire fall season, especially Thanksgiving.
This curved, shiny downtown concert hall in L.A., opened in 2003, is named after its primary benefactor with multiple parks and designed by Frank Gehry.
The 2004 medical drama House M.D. starred Hugh Laurie as a brilliant but cynical doctor specializing in this field.
This annual music and arts festival, held nearly 130 miles east of L.A. in Indio, became a global phenomenon in the 2000s, often drawing massive crowds from the city.
During the first Thanksgiving, folk tale tells that the settlers were taught to grow this crop by the Native Americans.
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This uniquely L.A. Mexican dish consists of a large flour tortilla filled with Carne Asada with French fries, and other classic burrito fillings.
This L.A. landmark, completed in 2010, is an urban oasis connecting the city's highest points to its downtown cultural center via walking trails and lush gardens.
Before their 2019 return, the Jonas Brothers released their comeback single and album, both titled this word.
This L.A. rapper and entrepreneur, whose life's work was deeply rooted in community empowerment on Crenshaw, was tragically murdered outside his Marathon Clothing store in 2019.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade features giant balloons and floats, culminating in the arrival of this figure.
The "Chinatown Special" at the iconic downtown L.A. restaurant Philippe The Original is a signature sandwich featuring this slow-roasted meat, sliced thin and served on a roll.
In 2012, this famous space shuttle made its final, slow journey aboard a 747 and then on surface streets to its permanent home at the California Science Center in Exposition Park.
The "King of Pop" - passed away at UCLA medical center from propofol overdose during this year.
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Originating from a blog started in L.A. in 2005 by Noah Callahan-Bever, this culture and style publication is widely considered one of the definitive voices for modern streetwear and hip-hop culture.
The first recorded instance of American colonists holding a Thanksgiving celebration was in 1619 in this North American colony, predating the Pilgrims' famous feast by two years.
This iconic L.A. donut chain, known for its distinctive pink boxes, opened its first location in 1972 on Vermont Avenue and is a ubiquitous part of L.A.'s morning routine.
The iconic landmark north of Hollywood, known for its view of the city and ability to observe the stars, Griffith Observatory was opened in this year.
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This American electronic musician and vocalist released the 2016 track "Die For You," which notably gained significant traction and a large fanbase through its prominent feature in the soundtrack for the popular video game Valorant.
The treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo incorporated LA as a part of the US during this year.
What is 1848? 1850 accepted - when LA municipality occurred
This famous American cultural institution, established in 1870, hosts a biennial "Parade of Balloons" event on Thanksgiving morning, where they inflate many of the iconic Macy's Parade balloons.
This specific L.A. food truck, frequently cited as one of the pioneers of the modern food truck craze, gained widespread fame starting in 2008 for its unique Korean BBQ tacos.