Pacific Park Papers

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Pacific Park is lighting the famous Pacific Wheel for Black History Month 2025. Watch as the Ferris wheel is lit red, green, and yellow to commemorate the contributions of generations of African Americans.  Ferris Wheel Lighting for Black History Month The Pacific Park Ferris wheel joins other landmarks around the U.S. glowing with the colors […]

Join us for Year of the Snake Ferris wheel lighting at Santa Monica Pier. In recognition of Lunar New Year, Pacific Park will light up the Pacific Wheel in colors of red and gold from Tuesday, January 28 to Thursday, January 30.  Millions of people around the world celebrate Lunar New Year, the first day […]

In lieu of our regular Locals’ Night event, Pacific Park is teaming up with KTLA and the Santa Monica Pier to raise money for Palisades Charter High School, Santa MoniCARES and the Red Cross.  Lights of Hope: Locals’ Night for Fire Relief will take place on the Santa Monica Pier on Thursday, January 23 from 3:30 […]

Pacific Park’s rides and games on the Santa Monica Pier are closed on January 10th in alignment with guidance from County and City officials to encourage residents and visitors to stay clear of streets in and around Santa Monica. This direction follows fire-related concerns from the Pacific Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County. In an […]