It’s Baaack…! The City of West Hollywood is hosting the city’s Annual Halloween Carnaval 2019 on Halloween night, Thursday, October 31, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on a one-mile stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard between Doheny Drive and La Cienega Boulevard. The event believed to be one of the most unique Halloween gatherings in the world.
Staged over a one-mile stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard/Historic Route 66, the Halloween Carnaval will feature several areas with live DJs who will entertain wildly dressed crowds for a one-of-a-kind experience.
West Hollywood Mayor John D’Amico and members of the West Hollywood City Council will host a brief program at approximately 9 p.m. at the San Vicente Stage located at the intersection of Santa Monica and San Vicente Boulevards.
“The City of West Hollywood’s annual Halloween Carnaval is free, fun, and fabulous. It’s always one of the most exciting events of the year,” said West Hollywood Mayor John D’Amico. “Each year, tens of thousands of people craft the most amazing costumes imaginable. Come in a costume and stay for the music, the creativity, and the camaraderie. See you there!”
The City invites Carnaval-goers to get into the spirit and show-off costumes by uploading photos to social media sites with the hashtag #wehohalloween.
In order to ensure a safe Halloween Carnaval for everyone, the City of West Hollywood and the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station are reminding attendees about important safety guidelines — no alcohol or public drinking will be allowed; no backpacks, camera cases, tote bags, etc. will be permitted (clear plastic bags will be allowed); and no weapons, fireworks, or drones will be tolerated. Kids and pets are strongly discouraged. Festival-goers should remember — If You See Something, Say Something.
The City of West Hollywood’s Halloween Carnaval was launched in 1987 and is rooted in the foundation of the City of West Hollywood’s diverse culture and community. Each year, the event is a gathering of phenomenal costumes, entertainment, culture, and self-expression with a myriad of observers, revelers, exhibitionists, and performers. People come from all over the region to take part in the fun.
Due to the Halloween Carnaval, the two dog parks at West Hollywood Park will be closed at 12 a.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2019 and will re-open at 6 a.m. on Friday, November 1, 2019.
There will be street closures in West Hollywood on Thursday, October 31, 2019 and the morning of Friday, November 1, 2019. Main closures are:
San Vicente Boulevard between Santa Monica Boulevard and Melrose Avenue from 12 a.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2019 to no later than 7 a.m. on Friday, November 1, 2019;
Santa Monica Boulevard between La Cienega Boulevard and Holloway Drive/Croft Avenue from 6 a.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2019 through 6 a.m. on Friday, November 1, 2019;
Santa Monica Boulevard between Doheny Drive and La Cienega Boulevard and all side streets will be closed from 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2019 to 6 a.m. on Friday, November 1, 2019; and
La Cienega Boulevard between Holloway Drive and Melrose Avenue from 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2019 to 6 a.m. on Friday, November 1, 2019.
Additional street closure information is available on the City’s website at www.weho.org/halloween. Due to street closures, there will be modifications to Cityline Local and Cityline Commuter service on Halloween day — details can be found at www.weho.org/cityline.
The City will suspend permit parking restrictions for the Halloween Carnaval from 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2019 to 12 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2019. Parking meters will be waived citywide from 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2019 to 2 a.m. on Friday, November 1, 2019. Carnaval-goers are reminded to observe the boundaries of West Hollywood. If parking occurs in the City of Los Angeles or in the City of Beverly Hills, all parking restrictions must be strictly observed. Public parking will be available at lots throughout the City for a fee; lot location and price information is posted on the City’s website at www.weho.org/halloween.
The City encourages Carnaval-goers to leave cars at home, to carpool, or to use public transportation options. Metro offers several transit options to get to West Hollywood. A trip planner is available at www.metro.net.
The City will offer Carnaval-goers two free transit options to help get to and from the Halloween Carnaval:
Cityline (Modified Route) — Cityline Commuter, which connects riders to and from the Metro Red Line Station in Hollywood (stop is located on Highland Avenue, South of Hollywood Boulevard), will run a modified route between Hollywood and Highland and Santa Monica Boulevard/Kings Road via Santa Monica Boulevard from 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.; and The PickUp (Special Service) — The PickUp will run from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. along Santa Monica Boulevard and will stop at all regular eastbound stops between Sweetzer Avenue/La Brea Avenue. Once the PickUp reaches its La Brea Avenue stop, it will take an express route west toward the Halloween Carnaval via Melrose Avenue to its special Halloween stop on Kings Road/Santa Monica Boulevard. From 11 p.m. to 3 a.m., The PickUp will only provide eastbound service from Kings Road/Santa Monica Boulevard to La Brea Avenue/Santa Monica Boulevard. Additional information will be posted on the website for The PickUp at www.wehopickup.com and for Cityline at www.weho.org/cityline.
West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval 2019 is organized by the City of West Hollywood and produced with Authentic, a branded entertainment and experiential marketing agency that has enjoyed a successful partnership around Halloween Carnaval and other City events for many years.
For additional information about the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval, please visit www.weho.org/halloween or call (323) 848-6503.
To contact the City’s Communications staff during the event, please call Sheri Lunn at (213) 503-8109; Joshua Schare at (213) 248-1391; or Lisa Marie Belsanti at (323) 513-7861.
