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Share the Experience – Discover 12 great ways to celebrate, plus 2 ways to WIN!
From ice skating under the stars to finding the most unique holiday gifts, Downtown Los Angeles is the perfect place to enjoy old holiday traditions and make new holiday memories.
Check out our list of favorites & enter to win!
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Monday, October 31, 5-8pm
Downtown Los Angeles is growing by leaps and bounds. This includes hundreds of kids that now call Downtown home. We want all Downtown kids to have a fun, safe Halloween in their own backyard, so we are happy to invite all Downtown LA families to attend our Fourth Annual Halloween Party for Downtown LA Kids.
Get more info & purchase tickets »
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Over the past 11 years, the DCBID/DowntownLA.com and CCA have sponsored a barbecue to thank law enforcement and public safety personnel for their role in keeping Downtown LA safe. This year's net proceeds will be donated to the Los Angeles Firemen's Relief Association, which offers programs and assistance for firefighters and their families.
Support a good cause! Join us on September 30 at FIGat7th »
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Enjoy the best Los Angeles has to offer in culture, dining, nightlife, and entertainment. Let Downtown's hottest hotels treat you to an unforgettable urban retreat!
Spend your days exploring a variety of interesting neighborhoods and world-class museums, or just lounging by the pool. Then, strike out for a night on the town as the summer nightlife heats up in Downtown with live music events, breathtaking theater, and the finest dining destinations in LA.
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Sunday, May 8, 2011 This Mother's Day, the best gift doesn't require wrapping! Enjoy quality time with mom over a delicious brunch or lunch in Downtown Los Angeles. For an extra treat, take advantage of exclusive special offers - including free mimosas for mom and more!
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Help us capture Downtown LA's Most Wanted! Take the anonymous 2011 Downtown Survey and help us recruit the stores YOU want. PLUS, when you're done, enter to win giveaway prizes! Our last survey helped us capture Target, so whether you LIVE, WORK, PLAY or VISIT in Downtown Los Angeles, tell us which retailers you want.
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This Valentine's, if you're looking for ideas on how to celebrate your love - or just maybe find new love - here are five great reasons to spend Valentine's in Downtown LA. Discover five ways to fall in love, including ideas for dining, gifts, weekend retreats and more!
Start planning your Valentine's Day (and weekend) - here »
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Downtown Los Angeles is bustling this holiday season
– discover the holiday spirit with exciting ice skating rinks, cheerful
performances, sparkling Christmas trees, and lots of other holiday
festivities for you and your family. This is your guide to the Holidays
in Downtown LA – including exclusive discounts and FREE events! With
activities for shoppers, gourmands, music lovers and more, the heart of
the city is the perfect place to celebrate the season.
Click here to browse the Top 10 Holiday Activities »
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Downtown Los Angeles is growing by leaps and bounds. This includes hundreds of kids that now call Downtown home. We wanted all Downtown kids to have a fun, safe Halloween in their own backyard, so we are happy that so many Downtown LA families attended our Third Annual Halloween Party for Downtown LA Kids. This was a wonderful community-building event, with over 850 kids and 950 adults in attendance!
See photos from the event »
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Friday, October 29 • 11:00am - 2:00pm
$7 lunch benefiting the L.A. Police Memorial Foundation
The Downtown Center Business Improvement District (DCBID), Central City Association (CCA) of Los Angeles and Downtown L.A. businesses are proud to host the 11th Annual Public Safety Appreciation Barbecue to honor the men and women of LAPD, LAFD, FBI, CHP and other Public Safety departments for their service in keeping the greater L.A. community safe. Public Safety personnel can eat for free (with proper I.D.).
More information »
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Downtown Los Angeles boasts some of the world's finest museums and performance venues, and is also home to legendary sports arenas, exquisite dining & nightlife options, and a variety of interesting neighborhoods to explore. Take advantage of all that Downtown LA has to offer with Summer in the City – featuring great hotel packages at prices that won't take the sizzle out of your summer.
Plan your summer vacation now »
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We are proud to present to you our 2009 annual report for the Downtown Center Business Improvement District (DCBID), which summarizes the success of our twelfth year of operation. The DCBID has had a very strong year of accomplishments and continues to lead the renaissance of Downtown LA by providing crucial services including safety, maintenance, economic development, and marketing.
Download the 2009 Annual Report »
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This year, the best Mother's Day gift doesn't require wrapping! Enjoy quality time with mom over a delicious brunch or lunch in Downtown Los Angeles. PLUS - enjoy exclusive offers when you mention DowntownLA.com.
Plan the perfect Mother's Day brunch »
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Downtown LA Trivia Challenge
For three weeks in April 2010, we're offering you a fun opportunity to test your knowledge of Downtown Los Angeles in the "Downtown LA Trivia Challenge," with multiple chances to win FREE stays at a variety of Downtown LA hotels! The contest is free and open to anyone who becomes a Facebook Fan of the Downtown Center Business Improvement District.
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On Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 1,017 people and 537 dogs filled the plaza of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels for the 4th Annual Downtown Dog Day Afternoon. The social canine event of the year attracted dogs of all breeds and their humans for a festive evening of mingling, music, pet-related vendor displays, and great food – all to celebrate our four-legged furry ambassadors who help create the Downtown Los Angeles community.
Click here for more info, and stay tuned - photos coming soon.
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Celebrate romance your own way, in the Heart of Los Angeles! If you're
looking for that extra something special this year, check out our list
of "14 Things for the 14th." Whether you spend the day with your honey,
impress a new beau with a dinner date or cuddle with your loyal pet,
activities for all kinds and budgets abound in Downtown Los Angeles.
Click here for exclusive discounts
and great Valentine's ideas »
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Downtown
Los Angeles is growing by leaps and bounds. This includes hundreds of
kids that now call Downtown home. We wanted all Downtown kids to have a
fun, safe Halloween in their own backyard, so we were happy to invite
all Downtown LA families to attend our Second Annual Halloween Party
for Downtown LA Kids. This was a wonderful community-building event. Over 500 children and 600 adults attended!
Click here to see photos from the event!
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Friday, October 16, 2009 • 11:00am-2:00pm
7+FIG @ Ernst & Young Plaza
Join us for the annual Public Safety Appreciation Barbecue, in honor of our public safety officers.
This year, proceeds from the barbecue will benefit the Sheriff's Youth
Foundation, which supports crime prevention programs focused on
empowering youth.
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On Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 364 dogs and 708 humans filled
the plaza of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels for the 3rd
Annual Downtown Dog Day Afternoon. The social canine event of the year
attracted dogs of all breeds and their humans for a festive evening of
mingling, music, pet-related vendor displays, and great food -- all to
celebrate our four-legged furry ambassadors who help create the Downtown Los
Angeles community.
Check out the photos from the event!
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Join
the crowd – and the smart travelers – who are finding an escape from
recession anxiety with a fun-filled weekend in Downtown LA.
Enjoy a wide variety of affordable summer deals from top hotels in
Downtown Los Angeles, including great offers on theater and museum
tickets, sports events, fine restaurants and hot nightlife.
Check out these Summer Downtown LA Hotel Deals
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This
year, the best Mother’s Day gift doesn’t require wrapping. Whether it’s
champagne brunch, an afternoon stroll through shops and boutiques or a
full-day of pampering, show your appreciation by spending some quality
time with mom in Downtown Los Angeles. These Top 10 ideas and exclusive deals are sure to please any mom.
Start planning your Mother's Day
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Did you know that taxis are now allowed to stop in "No Stopping" zones while actively picking up or dropping off fares? Starting December 8th, watch for taxis on Downtown streets between Temple Street on the north, 12th Street on the south, the 110 Freeway on the west and Main Street on the east. Help us make the program work. Hail a taxi!
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Who lives, works, and plays in Downtown Los Angeles? The DCBID conducted the
most comprehensive demographic study ever attempted for Downtown LA, with
over 10,000 responses from Downtown residents, workers and visitors. We will
use this information to recruit more retailers, restaurants and amenities to our
district. Find out everything you ever wanted to know about the
demographics of Downtown LA!
Download the Demographic Study 2008 (PDF, 1.1mb)
Download the press release (PDF, 40kb)
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Halloween Party for Downtown L.A. Kids!
On Friday, October 31, we had a wonderful community event for Downtown L.A. Kids and their families! Downtown L.A. is burgeoning with new families and we had an opportunity to get to know each other and build our community. More
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Public Safety Appreciation Barbecue
Friday, October 3 · 11am-2pm. Good food for a good cause! The 9th Annual Public Safety Appreciation Barbecue benefits the Los Angeles Firemen's Relief Association. More
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Second Annual Downtown Dog Day Afternoon at the Cathedral
On Tuesday, July 29, from 6pm-9pm, the DCBID, produced the second annual "Downtown Dog Day Afternoon at the Cathedral." It was a community event for "Downtown Los Angeles Dogs of All Faiths and their Humans" and was held on the iconic 2.5-acre plaza of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. More
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Downtown LA Open House '08
On June 6, 7 & 8 we opened Downtown LA to thousands of visitors eager to explore what living AND playing in all our neighborhoods had to offer! The first annual Downtown Open House was a huge success because of you - the Downtown LA visitors and participating businesses / organizations. We're looking forward to seeing you at next year's event and throughout the year in Downtown LA. More
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DCBID Renewed by 97.5%
The DCBID's property owners have voted overwhelmingly-by more than 97.5 percent-to approve DCBID for a third, five-year term! Read our special newsletter information about the Downtown Center Business Improvement District Renewal.
More 
Read our press release announcing the renewal. More
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Downtown L.A. Population Jumps 21%
Downtown Marketing Report &
Resident Demographic Report
Download the DCBID Downtown Los Angeles Market Report and 2006 Demographic Survey of New Downtown Residents report that assesses overall economic growth in Downtown and economic power of the new residential population.
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Downtown Living Weekend 2007
From adaptive reuse conversions of historic office buildings into loft-style apartments and condos, to new-construction high-rise luxury condominiums and apartments with million dollar views, Downtown has it all! Come to the Downtown Living Weekend for a taste!
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Email Newsletter
Get Our Monthly Email Newsletter.
Sign up for What's Up Downtown, our monthly email update on upcoming events, new businesses, and downtown deals. More
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Events Calendar
Discover Upcoming Events
There’s a lot to do in Downtown L.A.! Explore a thriving scene for culture, entertainment, and more. Whatever your passion, you’ll find it here! More
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Videos & Podcasts
See Our Videos About Downtown
Take a tour of Downtown L.A. with Huell Howser, or watch Join Us! to hear about Downtown’s renaissance from developers, local politicians, and community advocates. More
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