llluminate the Night is a free, family and pet-friendly neighborhood celebration highlighting the local businesses, LA River Pedestrian & Bike Path that happens every other year on odd-numbered years. We ask attendees to literally “bring the light” to Frogtown. 

The festival is an evening of art and culture featuring music, dance and spoken word performances with light installations in venues or along the LA River Bike Path in Frogtown. Visitors are encouraged to wear lights, bring lights, decorate your business, your bicycle and the bike path with all kinds of light. The event functions as a way for residents to get to know each other, celebrate arts & culture and extend an invitation to our neighbors across the bridge in Cypress Park to participate in the festivities and activate their spaces during this evening of light and love.

We couldn’t do this without the help of our generous sponsors and grants from the LA County Department of Arts & Culture, Commission, Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and the California Arts Commission.

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20 participating venues, art and light exhibits, live music, DJ’s, a literary lounge, crafting, pet adoptions, 2 treasure hunts, family-friendly fun and you! This is a festival where the people are the art!
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Come dressed in your funkiest lighted gear, decorate your bike, stroller, put on your roller skates, dress up Fido and help us bring the light to the LA River!
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Just don’t bring the car! We have 3 ride share drop off/pick up spots (see map). Please be courteous to our neighbors, pick up your trash and leave it better than you found it.