(l-r) Machel Motano; King of Soca, Jory Boy; Reggaeton Superstar and International Brazilian Performer Mariene De Castro(Courtesy photo)

The 7th Annual Los Angeles Culture Festival (LACF)returns, bigger and better than ever! On Saturday, June 23, 2018, Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles will miraculously transform into a Grand Carnival and Street Extravaganzawith a parade that ends at the Carnival Culture Village.

Soca Music King Machel MontanoReggaeton Superstar Jory Boy and International Brazilian Performer Mariene De Castro will perform in the Hollywood Carnival Culture Village where the parade ends at 6800 Hollywood Blvd, LA, 90028 from 12 noon to 9 PM along with other exciting performances.

For 2-miles, 50,000 spectatorswill witness parade-goers and masqueraders dressed in vibrant, breathtaking costumes dancing to pulsating rhythms of the world. The parade route begins at 10:30 AM on Hollywood Blvd. and Western Ave. and ending on Hollywood Blvd. and Highland Ave. at the Carnival Culture Village, 6800 Hollywood Blvd, that will feature many celebrities, influencers, grand sound stage, liquor bars, international cuisines, and concert performances.

The Los Angeles Culture Festival,is a non-profit 501© (3) tax exempt organization, and Hollywood Carnival LLC (HC) is a joint venture. Together they proudly present a world culture festival, expressing the colors of culture and freedom of the world as one people representing, a celebration of our culture and traditions featuring colorful costumes, dancers, food, art, and music from around the world including; South America, Caribbean, Mexico, Asia, Central America, Africa, Middle East and Europe.

The parade celebration will commence with the Grand Marshal and Parade Queen cutting the ribbon for the Parade of the Bands; making it the perfect opportunity for Press and Celebrities participation.

The pre-and-post events, begin on Thursday, June 21 and end on Sunday, June 24 as follows:

Thursday, June 21st 

9 PM – 2 AM: Welcome to Hollywood, @Lure Nightclub, 1439 Ivar Ave, LA 90028

Friday, June 22nd 

12 Noon – 6 PM: Fete du Jour (Day Party), @ Le Jardin, 1430 N. Cahuenga Blvd, LA 90028

9 PM – 2 AM: The Main Event, 740 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, 90014

Saturday, June 23rd 

10:30 AM – 4 PM The Parade, on the streets of Hollywood Blvd from Western to Highland Ave. FREE

12 Noon – 10:00 PM Carnival Culture Village, @ 6800 block of Hollywood Blvd, LA 90028

10 PM – 2:00 AM- Parade After Party @ LATC, 514 Spring St, LA, 90013

Sunday, June 24th 

11 AM- 5 PM: Hollywood Carnival Shine @ Boulevard 3, 6523 Sunset Blvd, LA 90028

Purchase Tickets: https://www.hollywoodcarnival.com