By Lookout Workers
September 8, 2022 — Greater than 200 traditional automobiles, some relationship again to the Thirties, will roll in to the Santa Monica Pier Saturday for a celebration of LA’s well-known low rider tradition.
Introduced by the Pico Youth & Household Middle (PYFC) the 2nd Annual Santa Monica Traditional Automobile Present is free to the general public and runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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The occasion will profit youth providers and after-school programming for underserved youth in Santa Monica and Los Angeles County, organizers stated.
The family-friendly present, which was attended by greater than 1,000 folks final 12 months, brings “unity and consciousness to the neighborhood that lowriding tradition nonetheless thrives within the Westside of Los Angeles.”
The cultural celebration takes place “at a time when underprivileged residents of all backgrounds, particularly Latino and African American residents, are being pushed out of Westside communities attributable to gentrification,” stated Metropolis Councilmember Oscar de la Torre.
“We really feel that unity, consciousness and visibility are wanted greater than ever,” stated de la Torre, who helped originate the occasion. “This automotive present is critical to rejoice our area’s cultural range that’s vulnerable to extinction.”
This 12 months’s dwell leisure options LA-based bands and particular visitor DJs, together with Home of Vibe, DJ Demo, DJ Ernie G, DJ Ed-Vinyl and Santa Monica Ballet Folklorico.
Meals will probably be offered by The Albright, in addition to distributors with distinctive gadgets, organizers stated. There may even be raffle prizes.
“By way of this family-friendly occasion we plan to teach and encourage everybody, particularly our youth, to have pleasure in our tradition and to contribute to the continuation of this lovely artwork type that we all know as low rider tradition,” stated Charlie Chacon, creator of “West Los the Documentary.”
All solo riders and automotive golf equipment can register on-line for $40 or $50 on the Pier on Saturday. Roll-in time from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. will probably be strictly enforced.
For extra info, electronic mail picoyouth@gmail.com or name (310) 592-9848.
