Obama Blvd Naming Ceremony & Street Festival- May 4th

Saturday May 4, 2019 the City of Los Angeles will officially unveil Obama Boulevard in honor of the 44th President of the United States.
The location selected for the ceremony and festival is where Obama Boulevard will intersect with Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, creating one of the most significant African American points of interest in the country.

It also establishes a "Presidential Row,” that is, Washington Boulevard, Adams Boulevard, Jefferson Boulevard and Obama Boulevard in America’s 2nd Largest City.

The Festival
Celebrity Musical Guests: Doug E. Fresh, Yo-Yo, BJ The Chicago Kid, Battlecat, Kurupt, Alex Isley, Gavlyn, T-Lyons, Baby S, DJ Tee, Verbs, Dj Qwesscoast & more being added.

In order to comemmorate such an event, the community will celebrate street festival style like only Los Angeles can! Join us for a day full of musical performances, community vendors and food trucks.

The Unveiling
The 5:00pm unveiling will include Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson, Los Angeles Urban League President Michael Lawson, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Congresswoman Karen Bass, Church of God In Christ Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, President of the LA County Federation of Labor Rusty Hicks, as well as local, state and federal elected officials.

The Itinerary
12:00pm Music & Street Festival Opens
5:00pm Unveiling Ceremony
5:15pm Final Musical Artist

Hosted by Los Angeles Urban League