Pacific Park Papers

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Celebrate Dia de los Muertos on the Santa Monica Pier

If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Dia de los Muertos in the Los Angeles area, Mariasol is offering free face painting for the occasion! Each year Mariasol, one of the restaurants on the Santa Monica Pier, celebrates this day rooted in Mexican culture. Dia de los Muertos (“Day of the Dead”) is a [...]

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Starting at the Santa Monica Pier

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and with that there are many events nationwide to help support these initiatives. On Saturday October 26th there will be a walk at the Santa Monica Pier, called Making Strides of Santa Monica. The walk is open for all ages to register, with the proceeds going towards the American [...]

Pacific Wheel Lights Up for National Hope for Henry Day

The Ferris wheel at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier joins other national landmarks by lighting red for one night to raise awareness for the Hope for Henry Foundation on Friday, October 25th.   The Hope for Henry Foundation seeks to impact how hospitals care for seriously ill children and their families through innovative [...]