CicLAvia—Heart of LA

On Sunday, October 12; between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. CicLAvia will celebrate its 15th year and 63rd car-free open streets event bringing joy to Angelenos, catalyzing vibrant public spaces, active transportation and good health through car-free streets. CicLAvia—Heart of LA, presented by Metro, connects several of the most important and historic Los Angeles neighborhoods, welcoming everyone of all ages and abilities to enjoy this day of 7.15-mile of open streets. Always free, enjoy the day by walking, jogging, biking, roller skating, skating, chilling, or simply spectating. Participants can show up anywhere along the route between 9am-4pm to enjoy the open streets, take the time to explore, and see where the day takes you.

Imagine streets alive with joy, laughter, and the freedom to roam. CicLAvia is a nonprofit organization that has been opening streets throughout Los Angeles County for 15 years. It transforms city streets into a car-free celebration of community, connection, and possibility — places where participants can slow down, connect, and appreciate the city in a new way. CicLAvia is about reimagining our city streets as welcoming spaces for everyone — places for walking, running, rolling, skating, cycling, gathering, and enjoying the moment.

As a nonprofit, CicLAvia relies on the public’s support to continue bringing opportunities for meaningful community connections, mindful exploration, and greater understanding across Los Angeles.

CicLAvia—Heart of LA includes four (4) hubs filled with plenty of activities and programs along the route. Hubs are walking zones (mandatory dismounts) and meeting points along the route which include the MacArthur Park Hub located on West 7th St adjacent to MacArthur Park; Chinatown Hub located on N Broadway north of College St; Little Tokyo Hub located on S Central Ave south of 1st St; and Mariachi Plaza Hub located on 1st St east of S Boyle Ave. Hubs offer free family-friendly activities, restrooms, free water refilling stations, free basic bike repair, bike parking, places to sit and meet up with friends and family, and first aid. Free pedicab rides are available at each hub’s information booth.

In partnership with Caltrans, a special exhibit honors 15 years of CicLAvia joy, culture, and community - with memorabilia, photos, and maps from every route since the first event. Since 2010, CicLAvia has transformed streets into car-free spaces for nearly 2 million people to walk, bike, roll, and connect across Los Angeles. This exhibit is FREE and open to the public. Visit the Norma Dorsey Museum at Caltrans District 7 Headquarters (100 Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012) Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm, and from 9am-1pm during CicLAvia on Sunday, October 12.