Festivities - Entertainment Centers

Major Entertainment Centers located throughout the course reflect the ethnic neighborhoods in which they are situated, as well as the cultural diversity of Los Angeles and the Marathon runners themselves. The entertainment ranges from local children's performers to international talents. The entertainment at each Entertainment Center is produced by a particular cultural group. There are singers, dancers, costumes, food festivals, crafts and other ceremonies depicting the traditions and interests of a diverse community. Runners from the community, celebrities and politicians are among the invited guests who participate in the activities. The Entertainment Centers are open from the time the first wheelchair passes until the last runner goes by. Between 5,000 and 10,000 spectators come out for the free fun at each of the Entertainment Centers and a close-up view of the Marathon.

Coming soon 2009 Entertainment Centers

MILE       ENTERTAINMENT                                      LOCATION
    
   4        YouTHeatre – America!                        Vine St. & Selma Ave.
   4        Telemundo/Mexican Community             Vine St. & Sunset Blvd.
   9        Run to Win                                        Olympic Blvd. & Menlo Ave.
   9        Los Angeles West Business Council          Olympic Blvd. & Arapahoe St.
  10        Ecuadorian Community                         Hoover St. & Lake St.
  10        Salvadorian Community                        Vermont Ave. & Venice Blvd.
  11        K-Earth101 – DJ Bus                           Normandie Ave. & Venice Blvd.

  12        Hot92.3 – DJ Bus                               Normandie Ave. & Exposition
  17        K-Earth101 – DJ Bus                           Adams St. & Grand Ave.
  18        Guatemalan Community                       Figueroa St. & 23rd St.
  21        The Mariachi Mile
  22        Power 106 – DJ Bus                             Olympic Blvd. & Boyle Ave.
  23        Movin’ 93.9 – DJ Bus                            Boyle Ave. & Whittier Blvd.
  24        Japanese Community                           3rd St. & Los Angeles St.