Pacific Park Papers

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The American Film Market (AFM) is finally returning in-person to Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel from November 1st - 6th. Since 1981, the American Film Market has been the central location for production and distribution deals that produce over $1 billion in deals. Over 7,000 participants can discover the entire global catalog of available films [...]
UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital is hosting its annual "Party on the Pier" on Sunday, November 6th in person for the first time since the pandemic.  They’ll be returning to Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier on November 6th from 10 AM to 2 PM with a variety of fun experiences for all guests to [...]
The American Cancer Society is celebrating 30 years on October 22nd of "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" on the Santa Monica Pier. Making Strides has always been more than just a walk, it’s a movement. We are making it easier for anyone, anywhere to make an impact. We know the future can be free from [...]
The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit orange, red, with Halloween emojis, sugar skulls, and jack-o-lanterns from Friday, October 28 to Wednesday, November 2 in recognition of Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos. Halloween is an annual celebration observed in many countries on 31 October as a time to remembering loved ones who [...]