West Hollywood, California (Thursday, October 29, 2009) - The Halloween party that all of Southern California loves most, West Hollywood’s Halloween Carnaval, kicks of with a new feature this year – a parade. 
Photo by Michael Poles Photography. WeHo News. |
Photo by WeHo News. |
The Carnaval March will be led from Doheny along Santa Monica Boulevard by members of the West Hollywood city council at 6 pm Saturday, October 31, 2009, joined by colorful cast of characters including Vaude & The Villians, a 1930s style performance group with eighteen musicians and dancers; Silk Sisters, aerial acrobatic duo; Lux Lacroix, burlesque performer; Christopher Wonder, magician; as well as fire eaters, body balancers and contortionists.
Then the party gets going.
WeHo’s heart, otherwise known as Boystown, will once again pulse with excitement on Halloween night as hundreds of thousands of Halloween revelers are expected to flock to the famous Boulevard.
This year's new Halloween theme is based on a 19th century traveling carnival with a variety of talented stage performers on three outdoor stages throughout the night.
Once again, the quest for the most creative, outrageous and original Halloween costumes in Southern California will take place as a team of "secret" Halloween judges will walk up and down Santa Monica Boulevard beginning at 6, handing out wristbands that qualify contestants for the Costume Contest finals at 9:40 on the "Arcade Stage" located on the corner of San Vicente Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard.
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Costume Contest finalists will be vying for the $500 Grand Prize; $250 Second Place Prize and $100 Third Place Prize.
Actress, Emmy-nominated television personality and independent filmmaker, Ricki Lake will be crowned "Queen of the Carnaval" at 8:30 p.m. on the "Arcade Stage" at the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and San Vicente Boulevard.
The honorary titles of "Queen of the Carnaval" is a highlight at the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval, with the coronation taking place in front of more than 250,000 anticipated revelers this year.
Ricki Lake is an entertainer who has successfully reinvented herself at every stage of her career, always connecting with her audience through her talent and endearing spirit.
Due to the City of West Hollywood's annual Halloween Costume Carnaval, the following streets will be temporarily CLOSED as follows:
Santa Monica Boulevard between La Cienega Boulevard and Doheny Drive 1 p.m. Saturday, October 31 through 6 a.m., Sunday, November 1, 2009.
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Robertson Boulevard between Melrose Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard from 1 p.m., Saturday, October 31 through 6 a.m., Sunday, November 1, 2009.
San Vicente Boulevard between Cynthia and Melrose Avenue from 2 p.m., Saturday, October 31 through 6 a.m., Sunday, November 1, 2009.
La Cienega Boulevard between Holloway Drive and Santa Monica Boulevard from 6 p.m., Saturday, October 31 through 6 a.m., Sunday, November 1, 2005.
Sunset Boulevard eastbound and westbound turn lanes onto La Cienega Boulevard from 6 p.m., Saturday, October 31 through 7 a.m., Sunday, November 1, 2009.
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La Peer Drive eastbound turn lane onto Santa Monica Boulevard from 3 p.m., Saturday, October 31 through 7 a.m., Sunday, November 1, 2009.
The City of West Hollywood will suspend permit parking for the Halloween Carnaval from 5 p.m. Saturday, October 31, 2009 to 6 a.m., November 1, 2009.
Meters will be enforced.
Carnaval-goers are asked to observe the boundaries of West Hollywood; if parking occurs in the City of Los Angeles, all parking restrictions must be observed.
In addition, here is a list of Special Event Parking locations and prices within the City: Kings Road Parking Structure $15.00 | City Hall Parking Lot $15.00 | La Jolla/Havenhurst Lot $15.00 | La Peer $15.00 | Orange Grove Lot $15.00 | Spaulding Lot $15.00 | Sunset Lot $15.00.
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