Events on Windward
Windward Avenue, beneath the Venice sign and at the entrance to the Venice Beach Boardwalk, is one of the most iconic event settings in Los Angeles. The Windward Ave Association helps bring events to the street in a way that works for the neighbors, businesses and property owners who share it.
Planning an event on Windward?
Street events, closures, brand activations, film shoots and community celebrations on Windward Avenue affect everyone on the street. Reach out to the association before you plan. We coordinate with neighbors and stakeholders and serve as the through line to the City of Los Angeles, so your event works for the street and not just around it.
Tell us your date, your footprint on the street and what you are planning, and we will be in touch. Contact the association.
Past events on Windward
A selection of events we’ve helped bring together in Venice, alongside event partners and the local community.
A celebration of The Doors’ music and Venice roots beneath the Venice sign, marking the 50th anniversary of their debut album.
Coverage & links
Venice Paparazzi — event recap & photos
Rhino — official anniversary announcement
Venice Paparazzi — anniversary video
The Doors’ 50th Anniversary
A Venice sign lighting and neighborhood block party welcoming the Los Angeles Rams back home.
Coverage & links
Venice Paparazzi — photos, video & recap
Venice Chamber — sign history & events
Rams Welcome Home
Tommy Hilfiger and Gigi Hadid’s Tommyland presentation at Windward Plaza, bringing fashion, music, and a carnival atmosphere to Venice Beach.
Coverage & links
Vogue — show highlights
Vogue Runway — review & collection
Los Angeles Times — Venice Beach show
ELLE — Tommyland recap
Venice Paparazzi — local event coverage
Tommy × Gigi
A runway presentation on Windward Avenue for Dior’s Spring 2023 men’s capsule collection, guest-designed by Venice’s Eli Russell Linnetz.
Coverage & links
Vogue Runway — review & collection
Architectural Digest — the runway setting
British GQ — inside the collaboration
Interview — dispatch from the show
i-D — California-inspired collection
Venice Paparazzi — local event coverage
Dior × ERL
The beloved Venice holiday tradition, bringing the neighborhood together as the Venice sign lights up for the season.
The tradition in the press
Yo! Venice — 2025 celebration preview
Venice Paparazzi — 2023 event preview
Yo! Venice — 2017 holiday street party
City & Chamber — 2013 announcement
Venice Chamber — about the tradition
Christmas Sign Lighting
Skate Thru the Eras: a free, all-ages roller skating celebration on Windward Avenue on October 6, 2024, presented by Max and Magnolia Network for their series Roller Jam, bringing Venice’s roller-skate culture back to the street.
Coverage & links
We Like L.A. — Skate Through the Eras listing
Uncover LA — Roller Jam pop-up preview
Things To Do In L.A. — October 2024 listing