Dorothy Parker, who once proclaimed “Los Angeles is 72 suburbs in search of a city,” would be relieved to know we have located the city and the Big Parade is here to prove it. A two-day walk through Los Angeles, the Big Parade will begin downtown at the Angel’s Flight Stairway, traverse 100+ stairways and weave its way through scores of architectural landmarks. With a mid-point break at the Music Box Stairs in Silver Lake, site of the Laurel & Hardy film of the same name, the walking route will be filled with off road adventures — “backcountry” bushwhacking on a secret dirt road, paddle boating on Echo Park Lake, hearing a marching band and getting sweet treats from designated locals. Whether you are walking 1 mile or all 40, everyone is invited to join this celebration of seeing L.A. from the ground up.
WHEN: starts Saturday, July 18 @ 7:00am - ends Sunday, July 19 @ 8:00pm
ADMISSION: Free
WHERE: The Big Parade starts in downtown Los Angeles, moves throughout the city thereafter, see website for maps & timetables
WEBSITE: www.bigparadela.com
