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N.Y.E.L.A. at Grand Park

An activity in Civic Center, Downtown Los Angeles, free to visit and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: 8 pm – 12:30 am.

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N.Y.E.L.A. at Grand Park in Civic Center, Downtown Los Angeles
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Why go

The county's free New Year's Eve party, with live stages, food trucks and a countdown projected onto City Hall.

It is one of 7 curated places we feature in Downtown Los Angeles, alongside 2 places to eat, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Walt Disney Concert Hall and Walt Disney Concert Hall. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Activity · Nightlife
Neighborhood
Civic Center
Price
Free
Time needed
4 hr
Best time
8 pm – 12:30 am

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond Downtown Los Angeles. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Walt Disney Concert Hall

    Gehry's steel concert hall, home of the LA Philharmonic, with a hidden rooftop garden.

    Sight · Downtown LA · 0.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Walt Disney Concert Hall

    Frank Gehry's steel-clad hall, home of the LA Phil, holds two New Year's Eve concerts with a pop or jazz headliner.

    Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    The Broad

    Free contemporary art museum with Koons, Basquiat and Kusama's Infinity Mirror Room.

    Sight · Downtown LA · 0.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    The Broad

    Free contemporary art museum with Kusama's Infinity Mirror Room.

    Sight · Los Angeles · 0.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Angels Flight Railway

    Short funicular ride from Hill Street up to Bunker Hill.

    Activity · Downtown LA · 0.4 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Grand Central Market

    Food hall open since 1917 with tacos, egg sandwiches, pupusas and more under one roof.

    Food · Downtown LA · 0.4 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

N.Y.E.L.A. at Grand Park is a stop on our Los Angeles New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Downtown Los Angeles

N.Y.E.L.A. at Grand Park is our only activity pick in Downtown Los Angeles; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Downtown Los Angeles guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Los Angeles

Our climate figures for Downtown Los Angeles come from nearby Los Angeles. Average daily highs in Los Angeles run from 66°F in December to 90°F in August; February is usually the wettest month. For N.Y.E.L.A. at Grand Park itself, we suggest: 8 pm – 12:30 am.

Modelled monthly averages for Los Angeles from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Los Angeles weather by month (covers Downtown Los Angeles).

Getting there

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Coordinates
34.05674, -118.24728
Destination
Downtown Los Angeles, California
Website
grandparkla.org

N.Y.E.L.A. at Grand Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at N.Y.E.L.A. at Grand Park?

Plan on about 4 hours at N.Y.E.L.A. at Grand Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit N.Y.E.L.A. at Grand Park?

Our pick: 8 pm – 12:30 am. Insider tip: It is alcohol-free; arrive by 10 pm for a spot facing City Hall.

Is N.Y.E.L.A. at Grand Park free?

Yes, we list N.Y.E.L.A. at Grand Park as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include N.Y.E.L.A. at Grand Park?

N.Y.E.L.A. at Grand Park appears on Los Angeles New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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