Grand Park + The Music Center present N.Y.E.L.A. Countdown to 2019
New year’s eve from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Countdown begins at 11:55 p.m.
Dear LA,
Thank you for coming together to celebrate 2018 and ring in 2019! This year’s theme is LA Dreams. What is your dream for LA? We posed this question to 5th & 6th graders across the county, and their art and words inspire the 3D projection art you will see on City Hall tonight. Let’s dance, laugh, hug, make new friends and countdown to the new year!
Be sure to check out all the yummy food, live music, the photo booths sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, and the Metro by T-Mobile booth.
Event maps will be available at the Grand Park info booths. Sign up for our e-mail newsletter at one of the booths and get a fun glow wand (while supplies last).
Love,
Grand Park
When
The event begins on December 31, 2018 and ends on January 1, 2019.
- 8:00 p.m.
- Doors open
- 11:55 p.m.
- Countdown begins
- 1:00 a.m.
- Event ends
Where
Grand Park + The Music Center
Free / Gratis
This is a free event. There’s no cost to attend.
Watch Live!
Can’t make it to Grand Park + The Music Center’s N.Y.E.L.A.? Watch live on Grand Park’s Facebook starting at 8pm 🎊
Safety
Safety for everyone is número uno. Event entrance protocol includes mandatory bag checks, pat downs and metal detector wands for all patrons. To ensure lines move as quickly as possible, please plan ahead and read all event info below to know what is allowed and what is prohibited. Early arrival is recommended. Your patience is appreciated.
Party in harmony, LA!
This is a space for unity – where Angelenos and visitors from all around the world can celebrate together. Any bullying, discrimination, or hateful acts are not allowed in this space. If you are an attendee, and you see something, reach out to security or staff (they will be wearing pink vests) for assistance.
Getting through bag check
All bags will be checked upon entry to event space. Please do not bring any of the prohibited items to this event.
Items you can bring
- Snacks
- Food
- Sealed Juice Boxes
- Small Bags
- Smiling Faces
- Strollers
- Empty Reusable Non-Glass Water Containers
Food & drink policy
Picnics and outside food are welcome in backpacks or totes. Coolers are not permitted in the event space.
The size of bags and backpacks/totes must be standard backpack size or smaller (16.75 inches x 13 inches x 8.5 inches).
No outside beverages including juice and soda (sealed juice boxes are the only exception). Only empty, non glass water bottles are allowed. Park water fountains and water for purchase booths will be available in the event space. Food vendor booths will be available throughout event space.
Have a ball but please no alcohol
This will be an alcohol-free, family-friendly event; no beer garden or point of purchase. No alcohol is permitted in the event space.
Featured artists
Aloe Blacc + Maya Jupiter and Special Guests
featuring Irka Mateo, Georgia Anne Muldrow, and the Grand Scheme
DJ Day
The N.Y.E.L.A. All-Female DJ Lineup
featuring Ericalandia, Kronika and Spiñorita
Event Schedule
Event begins at 8pm on December 31. Projections and music run all night. Food service will run until 1am. The event ends at 1am on January 1.
Experience some of L.A.’s best on two music stages:
Countdown Stage
Located at Grand Park’s Event Lawn near City Hall & Spring Street
Hosted By Mario Hernandez
- 8:00 to 9:00 p.m.
- DJ Day
- 9:00 to 9:30 p.m.
- Georgia Anne Muldrow
- 9:30 to 10:00 p.m.
- DJ Day
- 10:00 to 10:30 p.m.
- Irka Mateo + La Tirindanga
- 10:45 to 11:05 p.m.
- Maya Jupiter
- 11:05 to 11:55 p.m.
- Aloe Blacc
- 11:55 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
- Look up! All eyes on City Hall to ring in the new year!
- 12:00 to 1:00 a.m.
- Aloe Blacc, Maya Jupiter + Friends
Get Down Stage
Located at Grand Park’s Performance Lawn between Grand Avenue and Hill Street
Hosted by Valiyah
- 8:00 to 8:20 p.m.
- Los Angeles County Public Library
Turn the Tables Youth DJ E.L. - 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- Kronika
- 9:30 to 10:30 p.m.
- Ericalandia
- 10:30 to 11:30 p.m.
- Spiñorita
- 11:30 to 11:55 p.m.
- Kronika
- 11:55 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
- Look up! All eyes on City Hall to ring in the new year!
- 12:00 to 12:30 a.m.
- Ericalandia
- 12:30 to 1:00 a.m.
- Spiñorita
Fun!
Fun Stuff to Hear, See and Do!
2 Music Stages
Experience some of L.A.’s best music-makers at the Countdown Stage and the Get Down Stage
Projections
Experience a spectacular interactive countdown to remember, featuring 3D digital video mapping on City Hall.
Food Trucks
Food trucks will be available along 1st Street.
Art Installations
In the Arthur J. Memorial Fountain, sponsored by German Light Products (GLP) and on the Fountain Overlook.
Photo Booths
Snap the final photos of 2018 at one of our photo booths, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente.
Student Art Gallery
Projected on the LA County Hall of Records
This year’s N.Y.E.L.A. is all about L.A. DREAMS!✨ Celebrating the future of L.A. County imagined through the collective thoughtfulness and creativity of its children. Attendees will enjoy the work of L.A. County 5th & 6th graders, whose dreams inspired the 3D animated countdown.
Event Map
Don’t miss out!
Event maps will be available at the Grand Park info booths. Sign up for our e-mail newsletter at one of the booths and get a fun glow wand (while supplies last).
Downloadable Map (PDF file)
Transportation
The event will take place at Grand Park + The Music Center:
200 North Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90012
Street Closures
Street closures will begin taking effect 6 a.m. on Monday, December 31. All streets will reopen by 6 a.m. on Tuesday, January 1.
See the N.Y.E.L.A. Community Letter for more details about streets that will be closed during the event.
Parking
Due to street closures, the parking area underneath Grand Park (Lot 10) will not be accessible during the event.
- The Music Center Garage
- aka Lot 14, located at 135 North Grand Avenue. Enter via Southbound Grand Avenue from Temple Street.
- Walt Disney Concert Hall Garage
- aka Lot 16, located at 111 South Grand Avenue. Enter on 2nd Street or Lower Grand Avenue.
- Health Services Garage
- aka Lot 29, located at 313 North Figueroa Street. Enter on Fremont Avenue.
- Chinatown Garage
- aka Lot 45, located at 725 North Spring Street. Enter on Spring Street.
- FIGat7th
- located at South Figueroa Street and 7th Street. Enter on 7th Street. PARK & PLAY for $5 at FIGat7th with retail store or eatery validation. The structure is open 24 hours and parking validation is valid for up to 12 hours.
- LA Times Parking
- located at 221 W. 2nd Street. Enter on 2nd Street.
Go Metro
Metro will operate 24-hour, overnight service on Metro Rail, plus Orange and Silver Lines on New Year’s Eve with free fares from 9 p.m. on December 31, 2018 to 2 a.m. on January 1, 2019.
While the Metro Red/Purple Line to Civic Center/Grand Park Station exits directly into Grand Park, Pershing Square Station and Union Station are also within walkable distance (and might be less crowded!)
Plan your trip at metro.net or call 323.GO.METRO (323.466.3876).
Metro Bikes
Ride a Metro Bike to NYELA! Check out and return your bike to nearby stations Main & 1st or Grand & Temple. See Station Map for a full list of stations.
Bicycle Parking
Valet parking for bicycles will be available at Hill Street and West 2nd Street.
The valet service is free and will be provided by the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition.
Rideshare
Taking Rideshare Like Lyft Or Uber?
Use the drop off/pick up zone near the 1st Street and North Los Angeles Street event entrance/exit.
This address is for navigation only and is not an official event or affiliate address.
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Plan your visit
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About the park
Located in Downtown L.A.’s Bunker Hill neighborhood at the crossroads of Little Tokyo, Historic Core, Union Station, Chinatown and Olvera Street, Grand Park provides all Angelenos a central gathering place to relax, celebrate and connect. Learn more about the park.