Free & family-friendly event.
Access event map to see the different zones & performance times.
PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE NEW NEAR
Join Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez for the 3rd Annual Lincoln Heights Back to School Giveaway, a block-party-style celebration on Broadway that brings live entertainment and free resources for families in preparation for the new school year.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1ST
1 PM - 6 PM
2814 N. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90031
Live Music Arts & Culture Zone Resource Zone Vendor Village Kids Zone
BACKPACK GIVEAWAY
Last year, we distributed over 1,400 backpacks filled with school supplies, and we’re excited to help our youth start the new school year strong!
HOW TO CLAIM A BACKPACK
- Pick up a Stamp Card
- Visit resource booths & collect 10 stamps/signatures
- Return completed card to the Council District 1 canopy
Child must be present to receive a backpack while supplies last.
EXPLORE EVENT ZONES
From Daly St to Griffin Ave, the event will be packed with something for everyone.
Catch live music across two stages, let the kids play inflatable games, try a reptile petting activation, and stop by the SK8-BRD-BUS skate shop and the Natural History Museum Mobile Museum. You’ll also find community partners offering free haircuts, a Primary Care Mobile Clinic, and pet resources!
VIEW RESOURCES
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
MAIN STAGE LINEUP
1:00 PM | Land Acknowledgement
1:20 PM | Indigenous Dancers
1:45 PM | Welcome Remarks
2:10 PM | Royal Storm
2:20 PM | Lincoln Heights High School Cheer
2:40 PM | Sour Milk
3:40 PM | Lincoln Heights Rams Youth Cheer
3:40 PM | Rick Saiz
4:50 PM | Grupo Encargado
KIDS STAGE LINEUP*
2:00 PM | Breakdancing
2:40 PM | Hip Hop Demo
3:10 PM | Plaza de la Raza (Little) Mariachi
3:40 PM | Plaza de la Raza (Little) Folklórico
3:50 PM | Graffiti Wall Demo
4:40 PM | Fem Indigenous Performance
5:00 PM | Graffiti Wall Demo
*DJ Kiki Smooth in-between sets!
PLAN YOUR TRIP
DRIVING AND PARKING OPTIONS
Parking enforcement is relaxed from 6 AM to 8 PM at APPROVED DOT lots—each just a quick stroll to the event area:
- Lot 659 | 2344 Daly St
- Lot 660 | 168 S Ave 24
- Lot 628 | 2418 Daly St
- Lot 697 | 2332 Workman St
GO GREEN WITH PUBLIC TRANSIT
Save time and avoid traffic! Map your route using the L.A. Metro or LADOT Dash trip planners.
- Metro Rail | Ride the A Line to the Lincoln Heights / Cypress Park Station
- Metro Bus Lines | 45 or 182
- LADOT Bus |DASH Lincoln Heights/Chinatown route.
SPONSORS
FAMILY RESOURCES
GENERAL RESOURCES
HEALTH RESOURCES
PET RESOURCES
STAY CONNECTED
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Do I need a ticket or registration to attend?
No tickets, no registration, and no cost.
- How does my child get a free backpack?
Free backpacks and school supplies are available while supplies last. Children must be present to receive a backpack, and each student must collect a signature or stamp from 10 different resource booths on their event stamp card to earn one.
- Are there any prohibited items?
Yes, there are prohibited items. They Include:
Alcoholic Beverages - Bags Larger Than Standard Backpack Size (16.75 inches x 13 inches x 8.5 inches) - Aerosol Cans or Pressurized Containers - Confetti Cannons, Explosives, Firearms, Fireworks, Sparklers, and Weapons - Large Coolers - Drones - Glass - Identity-Covering Masks - Motor-Powered Vehicles - Narcotics or Illegal Drugs - Projection Devices - Signage Larger Than 20 ft x 3 ft - Tents and Non-Authorized Canapoies - Unleashed Animals- Are there any prohibited activities I can’t do at the event?
Yes. To ensure a safe, family-friendly environment for our students, no BBQs and no alcohol are allowed on the premises
- Is there parking available?
Parking enforcement will be relaxed from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM at approved DOT lots, all of which are a quick walk to the event
You can park at:
Lot 659 | 2344 Daly St
Lot 660 | 168 S Ave 24
Lot 628 | 2418 Daly St
Lot 697 | 2332 Workman St- Will there be restrooms and water available?
Yes, there will be multiple water stations, public bathrooms, handwashing stations, and first aid tents located throughout the event footprint.
- Can I bring my car to participate in the classic car show?
The Vendor Village & Lowriders area is for pre-registered vehicles only. Unregistered vehicles will not be permitted to showcase.