AAPI Heritage Month Lighting on the Santa Monica Pier
May 1, 2026, 7:30 PM to 11:59 PM
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month 2026, Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will light its iconic 90-foot-tall Pacific Wheel with a custom-designed lighting program on Friday, May 1 at sunset. The Ferris wheel display will showcase vibrant red colors, dynamic patterns, and themed icons, joining landmarks across the country in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage along the Southern California coastline.
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AAPI Heritage Month Lighting on the Santa Monica Pier
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month 2026, Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will light its iconic 90-foot-tall Pacific Wheel with a custom-designed…
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Santa Monica International Jazz Festival
Born from the mind of visionary jazz legend Stanley Clarke and inspired by the rich legacy of festivals from Montreux to Monterey, the Santa Monica…
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Virginia Avenue Park/Pico Boulevard Farmers Market
The family market in the heart of the Pico neighborhood’s Virginia Avenue Park! Enjoy one of Santa Monica’s farmers markets, widely…
