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SPECIAL HOURS:

  • Thursday, May 2, Pacific Park will be CLOSED to the public at 4 PM.
  • Thursday, May 9, Pacific Park will be CLOSED to the public at 3:30 PM.
  • Wednesday, May 15, Pacific Park will be CLOSED to the public at 4 PM.
  • Thursday, May 19, Pacific Park will be CLOSED to the public at 6 PM.
  • Thursday, May 23, Pacific Park will be CLOSED to the public at 6 PM.
  • Friday, July 12, Pacific Park will be CLOSED to the public ALL DAY.

๐Ÿ• For a full schedule of hours, please check our operating calendar before planning your visit.

American Film Market wheel lighting at the Santa Monica Pier

afm american film market santa monica wheel lighting
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The Pacific Wheel will be lit blue and white on Friday, November 3 to welcome AFM attendees to Santa Monica. The American Film Market (AFM) is an annual conference for film producers where over $1 billion in distribution deals are made. The conference has been held in Santa Monica for over 30 years. Pacific Park is partnering with Santa Monica […]

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Light the World in Teal Ferris wheel lighting for the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

A teal heart illuminated on the Ferris wheel in Santa Monica reflects of the waters around the pier - photo by @curiel_ad
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The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit teal on Thursday, November 2 in recognition of Light the World in Teal. Pacific Park will join more than 800 landmarks around the globe for Light the World in Teal, and awareness campaign for supporting Alzheimerโ€™s patients and their families on Friday, November 2. The Alzheimerโ€™s Foundation of America (AFA) produces […]

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Guns Nโ€™ Roses announces LA performances with a special light program on the Pacific Wheel

Guns N' Roses as seen onm stage during a performance.
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The legendary LA rockers announced two shows at the Hollywood Bowl this November 1 & 2 with a special lighting of the Pacific Wheel. This week, Guns Nโ€™ Roses shared that they will return to Los Angeles this November to play the iconic Hollywood Bowl for the first time ever. This headlining two-night stint on November 1st & November 2nd, […]

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Pacific Parkโ€™s Ferris Wheel To Honor โ€˜Mexican Independence Dayโ€™ on September 16

The green, white, and red flag of Mexico displayed in lights on the Pacific Wheel in Santa Monica.
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Pacific Parkโ€™s Ferris Wheel To Honor โ€˜Hispanic Heritageโ€™ Month And โ€˜Grito de Independenciaโ€™ on September 15, Followed By โ€˜Mexican Independence Dayโ€™ Celebration on September 16. Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will join the City of Santa Monica in recognizing โ€œHispanic Heritageโ€ month and the diversity of all Hispanic โ€“ Latino/Latinx peoples and partner with the Consulate General of […]

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Santa Monica Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

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The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit floral designs in yellow, orange, pink, purple, and blue on Sunday, October 15 in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. Los Angeles, a city renowned for its cultural vibrancy and diversity, comes alive with even more fervor during Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15th to October 15th. This month-long celebration pays […]

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Labor Day Ferris wheel lighting at the Santa Monica Pier

The Pacific Wheel on the Santa Monica Pier lit in red, white, and blue.
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The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit red, white, blue, and featuring an animated American flag on Friday, September 1 to Monday, September 4 in recognition of Labor Day. Labor Day is observed the first Monday in September as an annual celebration of the economic and social accomplishments of the American workforce. This year, Labor Day falls on […]

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Preseason NFL Football in LA Ferris wheel lighting at the Santa Monica Pier

The NFL sheild displayed in lights on the Pacific Wheel Ferris wheel in Santa Monica, CA
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The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit Chargers Blue, Rams Blue and display both teams icons on Friday, August 11 to Saturday, August 12 to kickoff NFL’s preseason football in LA. NFL kick’s off preseason football this August with exhibition games taking place from Aug 3 to 27. The Los Angeles Rams play the Los Angeles Chargers at […]

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Kobe Bryant Day Ferris wheel lighting at the Santa Monica Pier

Ferris wheel lit in purple & gold
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The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit purple, gold, numbers “8” and “24” on Thursday, August 24 in recognition of Kobe Bryant Day. Kobe Bryant Day (also known as Black Mamba Day or Mamba Day) is being celebrated on August 24 in Los Angele to commemorate the life of Laker legend Kobe Bryant. The date was chosen as […]

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Concacaf Gold Cup Drone Light Show at the Santa Monica Pier

The metalic, golden Concacaf Gold Cup Trophy seen in front of SoFi Stadium
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Exciting Fan-Facing Activities Unveiled Ahead of the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup Final at SoFi Stadium in California. The 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup is heading into tonight’s Semifinals after several compelling matches involving men’s national teams from all parts of the region. As things get closer to the 2023 champion being crowned at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, July 16, the Confederation […]

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Independence Day Weekend Ferris wheel lighting at the Santa Monica Pier

An image of the American flag is displayed on the Santa Monica Pier Ferris wheel - see the red, white, and blue light program on Veterans Day | Photo by peonytea88
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The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit red, white, and blue on Friday, June 30 to Tuesday, July 4, to Celebrate 4th of July Weekend. Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, […]

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