Pacific Park Papers

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The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit red, white, and blue on Saturday, June 14 in recognition of Flag Day 2025. Flag Day is celebrated on June 14th each year in the United States to commemorate the First Flag Resolution passed by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777 The Pacific Wheel will […]

Drag Queen Story Time with Pickle & Lil Miss Hot Mess features a playful reading of “Barnyard Madness with the Three Little Pigs.” Gather the little ones and head to the heart of the Santa Monica Pier for Fabulous Fables—a FREE, joy-filled celebration created especially for families with kids 10 and under. Held inside the […]

Santa Monica Pier 360 Beach Festival celebrates the best of beach life with two days of all ages experiences. The Santa Monica “Pier 360” Beach Festival, the ultimate celebration of SoCal beach culture, returns June 28-29, 2025, for two epic days of competition, entertainment, and good vibes along the iconic Santa Monica shoreline. Celebrate the best […]

The Santa Monica Pier Ferris wheel will be lit in red on Wednesday, May 28th in celebration of Stray Kids’ <dominATE> World Tour, including a stop at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium on Saturday, May 31st.  This special lighting event will take place on the evening of Wednesday, May 28th. The Ferris wheel lights can be […]