Celebrate the Eastside Sound Community Ride

Join LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes and Metro Bike Share for the Celebrando the Eastside Sound Community Bike Ride, a free event inspired by LA Plaza's newest exhibition, A Great Day in East LA: Celebrando the Eastside Sound. This guided ride will roll through iconic neighborhoods like Boyle Heights and East LA, passing landmarks, murals, and gathering places that reflect the rich musical soundscape of Los Angeles. Participants will stop at three sites: Mariachi Plaza, Neighborhood Music School, and the historic Paramount Theater, where exhibition co-curators will share stories that illuminate how music has shaped, and continue to shape, communities across generations. Come ride the rhythms of East LA and experience a soundtrack in movement. 

A Great Day in East L.A.: Celebrando the Eastside Sound is a multimedia exhibition that delves into the rich musical legacy of East Los Angeles, highlighting the eclectic sounds and cultural influences that shaped its unique artistic identity. The exhibition will be on display from June 28, 2025, through August 23, 2026.

RIDE INFO 

Start and End: LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
501 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 

Length: The route is seven miles round trip on semi-flat streets primarily utilizing shared bike lanes. 

Experience Level: This route is great for intermediate riders, those used to biking, and those looking for different ways to explore Los Angeles (must be able to ride three miles on a bicycle on rolling hills). An adult must accompany children at all times; no training wheels are allowed. Children in trailers/child bike seats are welcome on personal bikes.

Getting There: 

Biking: Plan your trip with the Metro Bike Map. 
Public Transit: Metro bus or rail – for more information, please visit metro.net/tripplanner. 
Parking: Metered and paid parking are available on-street and near the starting point. See here.
 
What to Bring: 

A functional bicycle or wheeled device, if you would prefer to provide your own (we highly recommend one with gears). We do not have a mechanic on the ride and recommend you carry your own tire repair kit. 
Hand sanitizer 
TAP card or money for fare if you plan to take Metro bus or rail ($1.75 per ride) 
A helmet (If you do not have one, one will be provided free of charge) 
Water bottle 
Safety Protocols: 

We will be observing strict safety protocols during the ride to ensure the safety and comfort of all participants. Please keep in mind the following rules while attending the ride: 

If you are feeling sick or unwell, please stay home. 
Metro Bike Share will provide helmets, water, and ride marshals. 
Participants are required to sign a release of liability. No exceptions. 
About Metro Bike Share: 

Metro Bike Share offers convenient 24/7, year-round access to a fleet of bicycles for short trips in Downtown LA, Central LA, Hollywood, North Hollywood, and on the Westside. It offers a fast, easy, and fun options for Angelenos and visitors to get around. Get a bike from any Metro Bike Share station, go for a ride, and properly return it. It's easy — just like riding a bike! 

This event is made possible by LA Metro.

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