Every year, an eight square-block area of the San Fernando Valley neighborhood of Woodland Hills is transformed into Candy Cane Lane, a dazzling celebration of lights, figures and artificial snow. Candy Cane Lane is an informal group of Woodland Hills homeowners who collectively decide each year to put on an amazing holiday display of lights and decorations. Candy Cane Lane has been a Woodland Hills tradition since 1952, and participants try to outdo each other with their light displays. Santa is often seen posing for photos with children and some of Santa’s elves have been glimpsed roaming the neighborhood. The annual event begins on the second Saturday of December and lasts through the end of the year. Candy Cane Lane is located at the intersection of Lubao and Oxnard Streets in Woodland Hills. Visitors drive slowly down the street with their headlights dimmed so that everyone can enjoy the lights. The closest exit is Winnetka, off the 101 freeway. Residents ask that visitors drive by no later than 10 p.m. on weeknights and 11 p.m. on weekends.
The 125th Rose Parade presented by Honda, themed “Dreams Come True,” will take place Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, at 8 a.m. (PST) featuring majestic floral floats, high-stepping equestrian units and spirited marching bands. Following the parade, the 100th Rose Bowl Game presented by VIZIO will kick off at 2:10 p.m. and feature an exciting match-up between two of the top collegiate football teams in the nation. For additional information on the Tournament of Roses please visit the official website at www.tournamentofroses.com.
LOS ANGELES! COUNT DOWN TO 2014 with family, friends, and all your fellow Angelenos! Grand Park becomes your NEW New Year’s Eve destination with performances, art installations, and large-scale animated projections, ringing in 2014 like you’ve never seen before! #NYELA
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EVENT SCHEDULE (set times subject to change / view event map)
ALL NIGHT LONG:
3-D PROJECTIONS (covering 22 floors on City Hall) / PHOTO BOOTH & PROJECTIONS (create a memory and share your wish for the New Year 100ft above Grand Park) / FACE PAINTING (join the tribe of LA with Tribal Markers) / ART INSTALLATIONS BY Charles Baker, Geoff McFetridge and Mike Murphy / HOSTED BY Azul 213* Amaral / Sisanie (KIIS – FM) / FOOD TRUCKS OPEN (Street Kitchen, Lobos Truck, The Schmuck Truck, No Jodas Kitchen, Hurricane Kitchen, Mangia Ristorante on Wheels, India Jones, Grilled Cheese Truck, The Surfer Taco, Crepe’n Around, Berlin Famous Sausage, Mex Kabob, Firehouse Chefs, Cousins Maine Lobster, Paradise Cookies, Ela Brew, Sweet E’s Bake Shop) / CASH BAR (no outside alcohol permitted in the Park, last call at 11:30PM) / STARBUCKS OPEN
7:30-8:30PM Myron & E (Stone’s Throw Records)
8:30-9PM Versa-Style Dance Company
9PM: Live feed of Times Square Ball Drop (perfect for Grand Park kids)
9-9:20PM: Versa-Style Dance Company
9:20-10PM: Buyepongo
10-11PM: Daedelus (dublab)
11-11:50PM: Fool’s Gold
MIDNIGHT: The Big Moment…ALL EYES ON CITY HALL!
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PUBLIC and ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION:
METRO RED or PURPLE LINE TO CIVIC CENTER/GRAND PARK STATION, GOLD LINE TO LITTLE TOKYO/ARTS DISTRICT STATION.**All Metro bus and rail lines will provide free service on the night of New Year’s Eve beginning 9PM-2AM. Details on holiday schedule on metro.net.**
GO METRO to receive destination discount at New Year’s Eve LA. Show your valid TAP card, Metro employee ID, or LA County employee ID at any food truck onsite and save 10%. Also, show your valid TAP card, Metro employee ID, or LA County employee ID at the Grand Park booth and receive a free ticket to the 2014 LA Art Show.
Lyft provides friendly rides on-demand from your phone. Follow these steps to get $20 towards towards your first ride in celebration of NYE LA!:
- Download Lyft at: get.lyft.com/lyftoff/
- Go to the “Payments” section and enter the code: GRANDPARK
- Available to New Users (those who’ve never taken a Lyft and never redeemed a code)
- Request a Lyft when you need a ride from or to NYE LA!
Already use Lyft? No problem! Get in the community spirit and share a ride with a new user!
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PARKING:
OK serious business…due to the size of this event, parking lots on the perimeter of the park are recommended (as opposed to underground lots). Lots on both sides of Olive between First and Second Streets will be open (AKA Lot 17 and Lot 26 flat rate $9). Lot 21 near Olvera Street will also be open at 555 N Broadway (at Cesar Chavez, max rate $15), and also Lot 15 at 527 N. Spring St (between Arcadia and Cesar Chavez, max rate $20).
Street parking can be found in Little Tokyo, Grand Ave, Olive, Hill and surrounding areas.
ParkME:
ParkMe provides guaranteed parking to events around town, just reserve ahead of time! The button below will help you explore nearby lots and book your spot now. Early arrival is recommended, as event may reach capacity.
NOT RECOMMENDED PARKING:
Due to street closures, Lot 10 located on Broadway between First and Temple will be closed at 5pm to the public, in addition to Lot 14 located on Grand Ave. between First and Temple. Lots under The Music Center and Walt Disney Concert Hall dedicated to Music Center patrons.
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MORE EVENT INFORMATION:
HELPFUL HINTS: Bag checks for event patrons will be located at event entrances on Grand, Hill Street and Broadway entrances (Spring Street will be closed to pedestrians).Please bring all picnic items in bags/totes (no coolers), water/juice in sealed (non-glass) containers, remember cash for vendors and food trucks (some food trucks do accept credit), ATMs are located in event area and near Starbucks. Low lawn chairs OK, no tents please. Remember to have your pet on leash at all times (except in the dog park – they can go free!). Dress warm and have fun.
PROHIBITED ITEMS: The following will not be permitted: outside alcoholic beverages, weapons, narcotics, glass containers, coolers or open beverages/bottles (including coffee, water, etc.), silly string, confetti, fireworks, and sparklers (bummer, we know). Noisemakers, NYE hats, etc. are totally fine. Bicycles must stay outside of the perimeter of the event (make sure to lock’em up tight).
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STREET CLOSURES will be in effect on DEC 30 beginning 6am for Spring St between First and Temple, and 7PM for Hill and Broadway between First and Temple. Streets will re-open at 5am on New Year’s Day.
– See more at: http://grandparkla.org/ai1ec_event/new-years-eve-la/?instance_id=16170#sthash.tvyQ628e.dpuf
A number of museums throughout Southern California are offering free admission on Saturday, January 25, 2014. This does not include parking nor specially ticketed exhibits or events.
This can save quite a bit of money, so take the opportunity to visit a museum (or two!) that you might not otherwise have visited.
Here’s the full list of participating museums.
Annenberg Space for Photography
Armory Center for the Arts
Autry National Center of the American West
California African American Museum
California Science Center
Fowler Museum at UCLA
Getty Center
Getty Villa
Hammer Museum
Japanese American National Museum
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles Fire Department Museum and Memorial (Hollywood and San Pedro)
Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum of Latin American Art
Orange County Museum of Art
Paley Center for Media
Pasadena Museum of California Art
Santa Monica Museum of Art
USC Pacific Asia Museum
Get fresh at Grand Park! Grand Park’s Marketplace comes alive with locally grown produce, fresh flowers and prepared food vendors!
Since 1996, both locals and cruise-ship tourists from the nearby Port of Los Angeles have flocked to the area to experience San Pedro’s tight-knit artists’ community, impromptu street performances and conversation-worthy art — all classic ingredients for a great art walk. The tour’s 30-odd participating galleries include contemporary and textile art.
The art season in Laguna Beach flourishes year round with First Thursdays Art Walk. This educational monthly art event, held on the first Thursday of every month from 6 – 9pm, celebrates the diverse cultural art scene of Laguna Beach and is free to the public. First Thursdays Art Walk is a membership based organization. It is funded by member galleries, local art institutions, lodging establishments, and the City of Laguna Beach.
Local merchants on or near Abbot Kinney, the thoroughfare that runs diagonally through Venice, come together every month to feature the best artists, gifts, products and music in the area. Local charities benefit as art junkies, couples and families descend on the always funky beach community. And, of course, beverages are available.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) offers free admission on the second Tuesday of every month and select federal holidays, always 18 and under plus one adult with NexGen membership.
Get fresh at Grand Park! Grand Park’s Marketplace comes alive with locally grown produce, fresh flowers and prepared food vendors!