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Clockwise from top: 1.The crowd enjoys the band at the Westchester Arts & Music Block Party. Photo by Glenn Marzano. 2. The Westchester/Playa Discovery Center will open this summer for tours. 3. Community members march the flag down Loyola Boulevard at the 2019 Fourth of July Parade.
By Lydia Smith As the pandemic starts to appear in the rear-view mirror and vaccination numbers continue to rise, local businesses and organizations are beginning to plan and host events again. While last year every major summer happening was canceled or went virtual, as we move toward the state’s June 15 reopening date, more activities and events keep getting announced. With many organizations still working on finalizing their calendars for the next few months, here’s a snapshot of some of the exciting events and activities that have been announced so far for this summer! Marina Drive-In Movies
Fridays and Saturdays starting June 18 through September 5 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
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This pandemic has brought a Saturdays through September 5 with resurgence of an old time favorite– screenings at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. at drive-in movies! Over the past year, Lot 2, located at 13477 Fiji Way in drive-in movies have been popping Marina del Rey. up all over Los Angeles, providing a Check mdrmovies.com or call fun and safe way to enjoy time with (424) 526-7900 to find out this your family and get to see some month’s movie line-up once it’s awesome classics. finalized. Marina del Rey is getting in on the action with a summer 2021 drive-in 21st Annual Fourth of July movie series launching this month. Parade Celebrating “Our For $20, you can pack the car with American Treasures” your loved ones and catch a flick Sunday, July 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the big screen while you enjoy The LAX Coastal Chamber of a picturesque view of the marina. Commerce is anticipating being Parking spots are on a first-come, able to hold its 21st Annual Fourth first-served basis. of July Parade next month, and the Attendees are welcome to bring committee is calling on all interested their own food, or guests can order participants, volunteers and their favorite dishes from local sponsors to join them in putting on a restaurants for an early dinner with successful event. a waterfront view! Gourmet food The parade is scheduled to take place on July 4 with a later than trucks will also be on site for all your usual start time of 11:30 a.m., snack needs. since it falls on a Sunday this year. Movies will be shown Fridays and Westchester • Playa del Rey • Marina del
The parade route is Loyola Blvd. from Westchester Park to Loyola Marymount University. The 2021 theme is “Our American Treasures.” Organizers say that while this will be a scaled down version of the event compared to previous years, attendees should expect parade favorites and a lot of community spirit. The parade is still pending approval from local officials, and more information will be made available at laxcoastalonparade.com and at facebook.com/laxcoastal as it becomes available. Those interested in participating, volunteering or sponsoring, can email laxcoastalonparade@gmail.com for details or to receive a participant entry form. Questions can also be directed to the chamber at (310) 645-5151. (continued on next page) Rey • Playa Vista HomeTown News
