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Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Summer Block Party

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Celebrating L.A. Culture & Community

Join Gloria Molina Grand Park's Block Party!

Experience Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Summer Block Party, a free and vibrant celebration of music, art, and community in the heart of DTLA. 

Enjoy food, activities for all ages, and a spectacular drone light show as we close out summer in #TheParkForEveryone. 

Visitor Information

SAVE THIS ON YOUR CALENDAR!

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4:00 p.m. -
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July 4th

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Gloria Molina Grand Park
200 N Grand Ave, LA CA 90012

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The Heart of LA Beats as One

Move, create, and connect featuring the voices of Los Angeles.

This is where L.A. County’s vibrant, inclusive spirit shines, featuring homegrown and globally known performers alongside unforgettable experiences. 

THE FRONT YARD STAGE with KCRW Summer Nights!

Groove to Black House Radio, Discos Rolas, KCRW’s Boogie Boudreaux, and Francesca Harding hosted by Raul Campos.

Your homegrown summer soundtrack starts here. Move together. Move as one. See you on the dance lawn with your friends and family and let the beats carry you.

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It's More than Music

All across the park, artists and community groups are bringing interactive activities, bold visuals, and a space to get creative together.

Community-Led Activities

Community Resources

Connect with local organizations including LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs, CHIRLA, My Tribe Rise,  plus on-site voter registration with the LA County Registrar-Recorder.

Immersive Activation

Step into Little LA, a vibrant hub of culture and connection with Bruce Lemon, Cornerstone Theater Company, Las Fotos Project, Side Street Projects, Moni Vargas, Friends We Love,  and CONTRA – TIEMPO Activist Dance Company. Experience guided performances, storytelling, and interactive spaces that honor our immigrant roots and shared values.

Interactive Art

Discover powerful installations by Terrick Gutierrez and Teresa Flores, and photography curated by Tlaloc Studios featuring Gregory Bojorquez, Carlos Jaramillo, Valerie J. Bower, and Nori Rasmussen.

 

Discover & Connect!

Your community. Your joy. Your park.

Something For Everyone

A space to create, to listen, to be heard, and to just be. From food trucks and art in the park to conversations that spark connection and music from KCRW, the Block Party invites every Angeleno to come as they are.

💧 Make a Splash!

 Beat the LA heat and let the good times flow! Our vibrant splash pad is calling all kids (and the young at heart!) to cool down, play, and make some refreshing memories. It’s the perfect way to chill out and keep the good times flowing.

⚡ Spectacular Drone Show

End the night with a spectacular Drone Light Show by Grizzly Entertainment with a live DJ set by Francesca Harding you can’t miss. Literally. 🌟

View the Block Party Map

Food Truck Row & Snack Alley

Satisfy those hunger cravings with a delicious selection of food trucks and snacks from some of LA’s best and local vendors.

Don't Forget!

Mark your calendar and let us know if you're coming!

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Know Before You Go

Where do I park?

Public parking is available for $10.00 per vehicle at the following locations: 

  • Main Music Center Garage: (135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012) 
  • The Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Hall Garage: (111 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012

What are the public transportation options?

  • Conveniently located at the Civic Center/Grand Park station along the Metro B Line (Red) and D Line (Purple) via Metro’s new Regional Connector at Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill or Historic Broadway Little Tokyo/Arts District stops on the Metro A Line (Blue) and E Line (Expo) 

Where do I enter the event?

 Guests may enter the event through three specially marked park entrances:

  • Grand Avenue between 1st Street and Temple 

  • Hill St. and 1st St

  • Hill St and Tmple

  • Hill and 2nd Streets

Click here to view the Event Map.

Street Closure

  • Spring St between Temple and 1st St 
  • Hill St between Temple and 2nd St 
  • Broadway between Temple and 2nd St 
  • Spring St between 1st and 2nd St 
  • 1st St between Grand Ave and Main St 
  • 1st St between Grand Ave and Olive St (Partial closure; Eastbound lane open to access Conrad Hotel)
  • Olive St between 1st St and 2nd St (Partial closure; Southbound lane open for egress from Conrad Hotel)

Is it all-ages?

Yes, Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Block Party is free and open to all ages. We invite everyone to celebrate and be a part of this incredible event. Pets are welcome too!

What items are not allowed?

GETTING THROUGH BAGCHECK:

All bags will be checked upon entry to event space, please do not bring the following items to this event. Prohibited items subject to change:

Bags and Backpacks Measuring Larger Than Standard Backpack Size (16.75 inches x 13 inches x 8.5 inches) / Coolers / Foldable Chairs or Metal Chairs / Outside Alcoholic Beverages / Unsealed or Open Beverage Bottles with Liquid Including Water (fountains and water for purchase will be available) / Selfie Sticks /Glass / Smartboards / Projection Devices / Narcotics / Tents / Firecrackers / Explosives / Sparklers / Firearms / Weapons / Frowny Faces / Identity-covering costumes / Confetti Cannons / Generators / Drones / Printed Signage Measuring Larger Than 8.5 inches x 11 inches/ Props / Flag Poles / Sticks/ Aerosol cans / Smoking Paraphernalia /Lighters / skateboards/ scooters/ Fire Matches / Umbrellas*

*Umbrellas of any size will not be permitted into the event

THE FOLLOWING IS ALSO PROHIBITED AT THIS EVENT:

Public Intoxication / Rollerblading / Skateboarding / Smoking / Vaping / Unauthorized Vending / Unleashed Animals / Smart boarding / Outside Solicitation / Staking Objects to Ground / Drone Operation / Amplified Noise / Bicycles 

ITEM(S) YOU CAN BRING:

Snacks / Food / Sealed juice boxes, and nonalcoholic drinks / Small bags * /  Strollers / Empty reusable non-glass water containers / Umbrellas below 12″ when collapsed will be allowed

*All bags are subject to inspection

To see a list of prohibited items, click here.

What ADA and Accessibility accommodations are available?

Gloria Molina Grand Park welcomes all people with disabilities. We are dedicated to continually improving our efforts to ensure attendees have access to all festival goods and services, regardless of ability. This section will continue to get updated. Thank you!

Getting There

Planning to arrive by car? The ADA accessible entrance for easy drop-off and pick-up is located near the corner of Temple Street and Hill Street.

ADA Entrance

 Look for “ADA Express” signs above the accessible entrance lanes or ask a team member to direct you to the lane,

Accessible Viewing Platforms

An ADA platform will be available on the northwest side, directly across from the Front Yard Stage. Join us in #TheParkForEveryone

American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreted Performances

Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Block Party will provide  American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted music performances for patrons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. The ASL interpreters are located on  the right side of the stage with a designated viewing area in front of the interpreter.

Where can I find accessible restrooms? 

Accessible portable toilets are available at each restroom bank of portable toilets throughout the park. Please refer to the event map (to be announced).

Have Questions About Our ADA Access & Accommodations?

For any questions, please email: grandparkinfo@musiccenter.org

Thank You!

A big thank you to our partners for making this event possible!

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Make sure to follow @grandpark_la for all the latest updates as we get closer! 🌞🌿 #BlockParty #TheParkForEveryone
 
A NIGHT DEDICATED TO YOU 💌 The power of love take A NIGHT DEDICATED TO YOU 💌

The power of love takes over Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Love Notes with community front and center. 

Feeling the #LOVE all night long with:

❤︎ Live screen printing with @laschicaspeligrosas 
❤︎ Drone show lighting up the DTLA sky
❤︎ Complimentary  treats from @hellocakegirl (while it lasts)
❤︎ VaLAntine cards from @la2050 
❤︎Create fresh florals from @agustinasflowerbar 
❤︎ Classic lowriders from @viejitos_sgv 
❤︎ Local makers bringing handmade goods

❤︎ From @dedicatedtoyou213 DJ Lee Set & Devil One spinning oldies but goodies all night with  your classic radio dedications 🎙️💕 Whether it’s for a partner, a bestie, or for LA, we want to hear it. To get on air, text or call (213) 204-1666. ⚠️ Just make sure to start your message by saying it’s for ‘Love Notes’ so our DJs can find you!

Your message could be heard across the park leading up to and on the big day. Love is in the air, LA!

Listen for your message live at the park now through Feb 14th.
Meet the vibe setter behind the soundtrack. 🎶✨   S Meet the vibe setter behind the soundtrack. 🎶✨
 
Say hello to @dexterstory 👋🏾 musician, composer, cultural curator, ethnomusicologist and the creative force shaping the sound of the playlists on #JerryMossPlaza AND in #GloriaMolinaGrandPark. Blending global rhythms, soulful storytelling and the pulse of Los Angeles, Dexter crafts soundscapes that invite us to slow down, gather together and experience our shared spaces in new ways.
 
Whether you’re dancing through the fountains, taking a lunch break in the sunshine or meeting up with friends downtown, this playlist celebrates the spirit and sound of Angelenos across our shared civic spaces. 💛
 
🎧 Listen to Dexter’s playlist now and experience the rhythm of the Plaza and Park. #LosAngeles #DTLA #CelebratingAngelenoSounds SoundOfLA
🌱 Art grows where nature takes root. Join neon ar 🌱 Art grows where nature takes root.

Join neon artist @torydipietro for #MiyawakiForest at Gloria Molina Grand Park on #PlantingDay as we break ground on the first ever urban forest in Los Angeles. This forest will breathe life back into downtown, fighting climate change and creating a thriving ecosystem in the heart of DTLA. It’s a bold commitment to a greener, more resilient future for LA.

Tory transforms light into vibrant expressions of community connection and public joy. Through bold color and radiant design, her neon installations amplify the stories and spirit of the communities she serves. Come see how she brings art and ecology together in this landmark moment.

Witness creativity meet #ClimateAction, where light illuminates a forest in the making and #CommunityConnection sparks something beautiful. ✨🌿

📅 Saturday, January 31st | 10 AM to 2 PM 
📍 Gloria Molina Grand Park
🎟️ FREE TO RSVP
🌱 A forest grows in the heart of DTLA. Be there wh 🌱 A forest grows in the heart of DTLA. Be there when it starts.

Join Ethan from @naturalurbanforests for a hands-on planting demo as part of the #MiyawakiForest at Gloria Molina Grand Park, LA’s first urban forest of its kind. Since 2016, Natural Urban Forests has been creating resilient native forests using The Miyawaki Method 🌿, restoring ecological balance one seed at a time.

Get involved! Move to the music! Be a part of history as we plant a living, breathing ecosystem that will grow right here in #DTLA. . 🌍✨

📅 Saturday, Jan 31 | 10am - 2pm 
📍 Gloria Molina Grand Park 
🎟️ Free to RSVP
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Great forests start with healthy soil. 🌱🤎 We are p Great forests start with healthy soil. 🌱🤎
We are proud to spotlight @CultivaLA as a key partner for the upcoming #MiyawakiForest Planting Day at Gloria Molina Grand Park!

CultivaLA is dedicated to transforming healthy food access and wellness through social enterprise and #EnvironmentalJustice. This Saturday, they are quite literally laying the groundwork for our future by sponsoring the mulch and soil that will nourish this native forest.

Come say hello to their team, learn about their mission, and visit their station for a free plant giveaway to start your own green space at home. 🪴

Nourish the ground. Grow the future.
📅 Saturday, January 31st | 10 AM to 2 PM 
📍 Gloria Molina Grand Park
🔗 RSVP Free at Link in Bio

#SoilHealth #UrbanAg #DTLA OneSeed
The power to rewild Los Angeles is in your hands. The power to rewild Los Angeles is in your hands. 🌿🤲
We are honored to welcome @folarorg to the Miyawaki Forest Planting Day! For decades, FoLAR has built the capacity of future leaders to advocate for nature, climate, and equity along the LA River.

Now, they are bringing that mission to Block 2.
Join their hands-on workshop to create your own native seedballs—a powerful mix of native seeds, clay, soil, and water designed to jumpstart biodiversity. Take them home to your garden or yard and help extend the ecosystem right where you live.

✨ Visit the FoLAR Station: 🌱 Create: Mix your own seedballs to attract native birds and insects. 📸 Snap: Take a photo at the Bird Wing Wall. 🎁 Receive: Pick up free giveaways and learn about river restoration.

All ages and abilities are welcome. Come take a piece of the forest home with you.

📅 Saturday, Jan 31 | 10am - 2pm 
📍 Gloria Molina Grand Park 
🔗 Free RSVP at Link in Bio
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