ABOUT THE BIG PARADE The Big Parade is a two-day walk in Los Angeles. It includes about 80 public stairways over 35 miles, from downtown to the Griffith Observatory. The walk runs on a timetable, and is designed as a series of attached loops, so that people can come and go as they please - join us for a mile, an hour, or an epic. Along the way, there's music, art, history, guest speakers, and lots of surprises. The Big Parade is 100% free. No donations, no sponsors, no merchandise - just a walk with friends and neighbors. The last walk was in 2016. They do maintain a Facebook page.