LACMA's First Art Parade Draws 600,000 to Wilshire Boulevard
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) hosted its first-ever art parade on Wilshire Boulevard, attracting 600,000 attendees. LACMA director Michael Govan expressed excitement about the event, noting it demonstrated the potential of the museum's new building. The parade featured puppets, performers, and political themes, filling the streets with a vibrant display of contemporary art and community engagement.
Key facts
- LACMA hosted its first-ever art parade on Wilshire Boulevard.
- The event drew 600,000 attendees.
- Michael Govan is the director of LACMA.
- Govan said, 'We’re not gonna close Wilshire every weekend, but it’s an example of what we can do.'
- The parade included puppets, performers, and political themes.
- The event was covered by the Los Angeles Times via MSN.
Entities
Institutions
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- LACMA
- Los Angeles Times
- MSN
Locations
- Los Angeles
- Wilshire Boulevard
- United States