Transportation/Parking
The Gold Line serves the station.
The easiest way to get to the East L.A. Parade is to travel to the East LA Civic Center Station, which is an at-grade light rail station in the Los Angeles County Metro Rail system. It is located at the intersection of 3rd Street and Mednik Avenue in East Los Angeles, California.
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Where do I park?
You may park for FREE at the East LA Civic Center, 4801 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90022.
You may also use street parking where available. Please make sure you don’t get a ticket or have your vehicle towed; the cost will be at your expense.
Address to Festival Entrance
1st St & S Mednik Ave. East Los Angeles, CA 90022
The entrance to the festival and parade viewing will be on the corner
of Mednik and 1st.
Start Times
Parade starts at 10 AM:
-Parade participants must arrive by the time the Comité Mexicano Civico Patriotico emails you.
​-Parade attendees are recommended to arrive early to get their viewing spot on Cesar Chavez Ave. It will be sunny, so don't forget to bring sunblock, hats, and shades.
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Festival starts at 11 AM:
The festival begins at 11 am. We highly advise you to arrive
early due to heavy traffic and roadblocks.