Let it Glow at Gloria Molina Grand Park’s 4th of July Block Party
Summer is just around the corner. Angelenos are keenly aware of what that means. The outdoor concerts, events, and festival season will be in full bloom, all over greater Los Angeles and beyond.
By Ricky Richardson | Contributing Writer
(Los Angeles, CA)- Summer is just around the corner. Angelenos are keenly aware of what that means. The outdoor concerts, events, and festival season will be in full bloom, all over greater Los Angeles and beyond.
Officials at The Music Center and Gloria Molina Grand Park have created a buzz of excitement for the annual “Gloria Molina Grand Park’s 4th of July Block Party.’
Gloria Molina Grand Park’s 4th of July Signage (Photo Credit: John McCoy)
Let Our Spirits Soar! This is the theme for this year’s celebration. “Gloria Molina Grand Park’s 4th of July Block Party’ will be packed with fun for the whole family, their four-legged friends on leashes, and of course the babysitter. There will be two stages of top-notch entertainment showcasing L.A.’s global and diverse sounds.
The sky’s the limit again for Gloria Molina Grand Park’s 4th of July Block Party! with a spectacular 3-D drone show buzzing above the massive crowd for the second consecutive year, plus the return of a towering 65-foot-tall Ferris Wheel. Gloria Molina Grand Park will bring Angeleno’s experiences to new heights as L. A. County celebrates its diverse tapestry of communities and commemorates the birth of the United States.
The excitement begins when doors open to the public at 4:00 pm and peaks when 800 remote-controlled drones fly above The Music Center, located directly across the street from the park, to form larger-than-life 3-D configurations. Programmed by Grizzly Entertainment, the dynamic 12-minute drone show will depict aerial images that uniquely represent L.A., orchestrated to a special playlist curated by renowned DJ and music producer Captain Planet.
“As the largest gathering of its kind on the West Coast, Gloria Molina Grand Park’s 4th of July Block Party will be a celebration of community and resilience shared among Angelenos seeking to build connections and mutual support,” said Rachel S. Moore, president and CEO of The Music Center. “We welcome everyone to join us at the ‘park for everyone,’ where they can be themselves, connect with and strengthen each other, and participate in sheer fun amid an emotionally heightened time. The thrill of watching drones light up the night sky, enjoying the view of Downtown L.A.’s skyline from a giant Ferris Wheel, and expressing our joy through music and dance offer the uplift that we need right now.”
L.A.’s ultimate July 4th neighborhood party will be spread across the six city blocks that comprise Gloria Molina Grand Park and its surrounding streets. Attendees are welcome to bring a picnic or enjoy a variety of delectable food and snack food trucks, including tacos, barbecue, burgers, vegan, desserts, and more. Alcohol is not permitted in the park and will not be sold at the event. For a complete list of Gloria Molina Grand Park’s prohibited items visit Https://www.grandparkla.org
As an added attraction to Gloria Molina Grand Park’s 4th of July Block Party celebration, the park will welcome the highly anticipated return of a 65-foot-tall Ferris Wheel, thrilling partygoers of all ages high above DTLA’s green oasis. In addition, the park will introduce a new amusement ride in the form of a giant 75-foot-long fiberglass “Super Slide” designed for three riders at a time side-by-side. The family-friendly “Rec Zone” also will feature arts and crafts activities, games, and a Soundbox DJ truck with DJ Potira, and more provided by community partners PlayLA, LA vs. Hate, The Artsy Wagon, and CleanLA.
“Gloria Molina Grand Park continues to reimagine how we celebrate all communities on the Fourth of July. We are thrilled to present another innovative and eco-friendly drone show that will inspire Angelenos as they look up at the sky in unison as well as discover their inner joy when reaching new heights on the Ferris Wheel or zooming down a giant slide,” said Gloria Molina Grand Park Director Robert Gonzalez. “This year, Gloria Molina Grand Park’s 4th of July Block Party will celebrate the progress made in our ongoing struggles for inclusivity, equity, and belonging. We are dedicated to creating not only the ‘park for everyone’ but a county, country, and world for everyone.”
For the latest information about parking, transportation options, entry locations, prohibited items, and activities, visit https://www.grandparkla.orgFollow Gloria Molina Grand Park on social media: X, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, Spotify and Mixcloud: @GrandPark_LA, as well as YouTube and Facebook @GrandParkLosAngeles.
