The Pacific Wheel will light up in red, white, and green from Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 5 in celebration of Cinco de Mayo 2024. Cinco de Mayo, Spanish for “Fifth of May”, is a yearly celebration held on May 5. It commemorates Mexico’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. This victory is […]
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The Pacific Wheel will be lit red on Wednesday, May 1 in recognition of AAPI Heritage Month, 2024. The month of May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. This annual celebration recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. […]
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If you’re wondering where Inkie has gone, fear not! The steel and aluminum version of our huggable park mascot is alive and well — just having a little checkup and makeover. We want to make sure our beloved octopus is in tip top condition and remains so for decades to come. Inkie, the giant octopus sculpture that normally graces the […]
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Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier celebrates Women’s History Month with a special lighting of the Pacific Wheel on March 8, International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is a day of activism and celebration for everyone committed to women’s equality. To mark the occasion, Pacific Park’s famous, solar-powered Ferris wheel will be lit up using the colors purple, green […]
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Coinciding with Frieze LA 2024, the inaugural Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival (LAWFF) is taking place March 1–3 in Santa Monica, near the base of the iconic Santa Monica Pier. This brand-new addition to Los Angeles’ culinary landscape is presented by IMG (the company behind Taste of London and Frieze) and will see dozens of outstanding chefs come together to celebrate […]
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The 39th Film Independent Spirit Awards are returning to Santa Monica — and they’ll take place right next door to the world-famous Santa Monica Pier on Sunday February 25. The Independent Spirit Awards, which have been running since 1984, celebrate some of the year’s most acclaimed films and filmmakers. For the third consecutive year, the awards will also recognize outstanding […]
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