Bravo TV Star and Local Restaurateur
Lisa Vanderpump Will be Crowned Queen of the Carnaval
Hundreds of Thousands of Costumed Revelers Will Fill
The Creative City for #wehohalloween / #wehocarnaval
For the First Time, Viewers at Home Can Enjoy a
Live-Stream Broadcast of the Halloween Carnaval
WEST HOLLYWOOD, October 23, 2014 – Each year, the City of West Hollywood hosts its elaborate Halloween Carnaval — one of the most unique Halloween gatherings in the world. With an estimated attendance of approximately 500,000 people, the Halloween Carnaval is the world’s largest Halloween festivity. Akin to Times Square in New York City on New Year’s Eve, it is one of Southern California’s largest events of any kind.
“Come for the costumes and stay for the fun,” said West Hollywood Mayor John D’Amico. “Once again the world’s largest Halloween party will feature the most outlandish costumes, live music performances, dancing, prancing, and parading — and this year’s Queen of the Carnaval, Lisa Vanderpump. See you there!”
This year’s Halloween Carnaval will celebrate the Greek mythological figure Medusa, celebrated for her charms and the beauty of her long flowing hair, which inspired Neptune’s love, and whose locks were changed into serpents. The Carnaval will take place on Friday, October 31, 2014 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Santa Monica Boulevard between Doheny Drive and La Cienega Boulevard. Children and pets are discouraged from attending because of dense crowds.
The City invites Carnaval-goers to get into the spirit of The Creative City and show-off costumes by uploading photos to social media sites with the hashtags #wehohalloween and #wehocarnaval. There will also be “Eventstigrammer” stations on the Carnaval route to capture photos for display atwww.instragram.com/wehocarnaval.
West Hollywood Mayor John D’Amico and members of the West Hollywood City Council will crown Lisa Vanderpump as Queen of the Carnaval. Past Carnaval Queens include Queen Latifah, Rihanna, Ricki Lake, Prince Poppycock, Chelsea Handler (and Chewy), and Frenchie Davis, among others. Lisa Vanderpump is known for her hit Bravo TV shows The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills andVanderpump Rules, her time in Dancing with the Stars in 2013, as well as for her local restaurants SUR, PUMP, and Villa Blanca. The coronation ceremony will take place at 9:30 p.m. at the San Vicente Stage located at intersection of Santa Monica and San Vicente Boulevards.
Lisa Vanderpump and her husband, Ken, have been steadfast advocates for the LGBT community. Lisa is a spokesperson for GLAAD, plays an active part in The Trevor Project, and has worked with the Los Angeles LGBT Center (formerly known as the L.A Gay & Lesbian Center) on homeless LGBT youth issues. She has led fundraising efforts for Susan G. Komen in honor of October as Breast Cancer Awareness month. Recently, she opened this year’s 30th Annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles in West Hollywood to benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles.
Staged over a one-mile stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard/Historic Route 66, this year’s Halloween Carnaval will feature six zones of exceptional entertainment featuring performance artists, DJs, musical performers, dancers, contortionists, and aerialists who will entertain wildly dressed crowds for a five-hour one-of-a-kind experience.
The Almont Stage, the Garden of Evil, will feature Kyle Nudo, returning ringmaster of the Halloween Hullabaloo, featuring dance, spooky songs, and daring aerialist acts. High-energy band Jessi Jae and The Ruckus will perform, as well.
The La Peer Stage, will feature DJ Skruffeh, one of the founders of today’s Southern California Hardstyle scene; and DJ Lady Killer and DJ Kitsch with stiffer, faster beats in the BPM range of 135 to 185.
Medusa’s Lair, the San Vicente Stage, will be emceed by Jeffrey Damnit and include performances by the bands The Toledo Show, a seductive, gritty, feast with Femme Fatale Dancers; Ricky Rebel, former lead singer of No Authority; and acid/soul-singer/songwriter Marley Monroe.
Beautiful comedic Latina drag queens Chico’s Angels will emcee the Palm Stage, and Michelle Pesce will DJ and mix the flavor of hip hop with rock, funk, and pop while keeping an old school vibe.
The Westbourne Stage, will be emceed by returning favorite, Comedian Antwith DJ Tekki Traxx, who spins tracks like Tiesto and David Guetta.
Emcee Peter Vogt will host the West Knoll Stage, Potions & Spells, where Big Band, Indie Rock, and “Nightmare Pop” will converge in a performance by Noah and the MegaFauna; and LA-based Dario Black, a recording artist from South America will take the stage.
The City of West Hollywood’s Halloween Carnaval was launched in 1987 and is rooted in the foundation of the City of West Hollywood’s diverse culture and community. The event has grown year-by-year into an annual gathering of phenomenal costumes, entertainment, culture, and self-expression with a myriad of observers, revelers, exhibitionists, and performers. People come from all over the region and even travel from domestic and international spots to take part in the fun. Additional information is available as a PDF on the City’s website at Halloween Fun Facts.
Due to the Halloween Carnaval, there will be street closures in West Hollywood on Friday, October 31, 2014 and the morning ofSaturday, November 1, 2014. Main closures are: 1) San Vicente Boulevard between Santa Monica Boulevard and Melrose Avenue from 12 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2014, to7 a.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2014; and 2) Santa Monica Boulevard between Doheny Drive and Croft Avenue/Holloway Drive from 12 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2014, through 6 a.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2014. Additional street closure information is available on the City’s website atHalloween Street Closures.
The City will suspend permit parking restrictions for Halloween Carnaval from 11 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2014 to 6 a.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2014. Carnaval-goers are reminded to observe the boundaries of West Hollywood. If parking occurs in the City of Los Angeles or in the City of Beverly Hills, all parking restrictions must be strictly observed. Paid public parking will be available at lots throughout the City for a fee; lot location and price information is posted on the City’s website page at Halloween Parking.
The City encourages Carnaval-goers to leave cars at home, to carpool, or to use public transportation options. Metro offers several transit options to get to West Hollywood. A trip planner is available atwww.metro.net.
A free, safe, and easy way to get to the Halloween Carnaval is The PickUp, which will have a special route and schedule for the occasion. On Friday, October 31, 2014, The PickUp will run approximately every 15 minutes on Santa Monica Boulevard and stop at all Metro stops between Sweetzer Avenue and Plummer Park (Fuller Avenue). PickUp service will run from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. The trolley will travel in a loop until 11 p.m.; then it will only travel eastbound from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m.During the day, there will be an amended schedule and route for the Cityline shuttle.
For the first time, live streaming of the Halloween Carnaval will be made available via the web and on the City’s WehoTV channel. WehoTV programs are available to Time Warner Cable customers within the City of West Hollywood on channel 10. AT&T U-verse customers across Southern California can access WehoTV on channel 99. Programming will also be accessible at www.youtube.com/wehotv. Members of the media will be able to connect to a satellite link to access this broadcast-quality feed, as well.
West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval 2014 is sponsored by the City of West Hollywood and produced with Authentic, a West Hollywood-based branded entertainment and experiential marketing agency, which has enjoyed a successful partnership around Halloween Carnaval and other City events for many years.
For more information about the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval, please visitwww.weho.org/halloween or call (323) 848-6503. To contact the City’s Public Information staff during the event, please call (213) 248-1391. For people who are deaf or hard of hearing, please call TTY(323) 848-6496.
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