Share LA-inspired photos on Instagram or Flickr from now until December 17, 2013
for a chance to win a #RedCarpetLA experience for two.

Los Angeles, Calif. (November 25, 2013) – From January to March each year, all eyes are on Los Angeles as “Awards Season” brings together the hottest stars of the stage, screen, and television to walk the red carpet and honor the best of the best. To help travelers get a taste of Los Angeles’ star-studded excitement, the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board is unveiling a new SNAP.POST.WIN. photo contest via social media. Enter for a chance to win a trip for two to Los Angeles to mingle with the stars at the “Critics’ Choice Movie Awards” on January 16, 2014.

“The Critics’ Choice Movie Awards” are bestowed annually by the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) and the Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) to honor the finest in cinematic and television achievement. Historically, the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards is the bell-weather event of the movie awards season and is a must-attend event for the who’s who of Hollywood.

To enter, simply snap a LA-inspired photo and post to either Instagram or Flickr using the hashtag #RedCarpetLA by December 17, 2013.  Photos may also be uploaded for consideration via www.discoverlosangeles.com/RedCarpetLA.

Whether LA means a brilliant smile, a beautiful sunset, palm trees, or hand prints in freshly poured cement, entrants are encouraged to get creative in visually representing how LA inspires them for a chance to win this once in a lifetime, red-carpet worthy trip. View all the SNAP.POST.WIN. contest entries and additional contest rules and details at: www.discoverlosangeles.com/RedCarpetLA.

Participants must be 18 years or older. The winner will be chosen by an official LA Tourism judge on December 18, 2013. Prize details include:

SNAP.POST.WIN. Prize

• VIP Red-Carpet Access to the “Critics’ Choice Movie Awards” for two including a backstage tour and dinner at the star-studded awards gala
• 3 nights luxury accommodations at Loews Hollywood Hotel
• Round-trip flight for two to Los Angeles
• Prize must be redeemed January 15-18, 2014

For more information about travel experiences in Los Angeles, go to the official visitor information website of the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board at www.discoverLosAngeles.com, join the more than one million Facebook followers at facebook.com/LosAngelesFan or follow @discoverLA on Twitter.