El Mercado de la Playa/ Thursday-Sunday
Thursday, August 03, 2023
from 12:00 PM
to Sunday, August 06, 2023
to 06:00 PM
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El Mercado de la Playa is a family-friendly event featuring a full carnival with rides and games, food and merchant vendors, live music, dancing, and the Crazy Horse Cantina! This family-friendly Mercado has a little bit of everything for everyone! Held at the parking lot of La Playa Stadium at City College on Cabrillo Boulevard. Open Thursday-Saturday 12pm -10pm and Sunday 11am to 6pm.
See below for the Carnival Schedule:
The Mercado de la Playa Entertainment Schedule - Updated 7/20/2023
Thursday - DJ FIU will be the house DJ
12:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony
12:30 p.m. Sahagun Dance
2:00 p.m. Maria Bermudez Performing Arts Studio
2:45 p.m. Garcia Dance Studio
4:00 p.m. Freddy and Friends
5:30 p.m. Missbehavin
7:00 p.m. Cornerstone Reggae
8:00 p.m. The BellyDance Land
8:30 p.m. Spencer the Gardener
Friday - DJ FIU will be the house DJ
12:00 p.m. Boscutti Ballet
12:45 p.m. Baile de California
1:30 p.m. Danza Folklorico Quetzalcoatl
2:00 p.m. Zermeno Dance Academy
3:00 p.m. Grupo Folklorico de West Los Angeles
4:00 p.m. The Last Decade
5:30 p.m. Soul Kool
7:00 p.m. The Vibe Setters
8:30 p.m. Pepe Marquez and Grooveline
Saturday - DJ FIU will be the house DJ
12:00 p.m. Puro Flamenco
12:45 p.m. Garcia Dance Studio
1:30 p.m. Ballet Folklorico Patria Mexicana
2:00 p.m. Cruz Dance Studio
2:30 p.m. Alma de Mexico
3:00 p.m. Grupo Folklorico Huitzillin
4:00 p.m. The New Vibe
5:30 p.m. 90s Babiez
7:00 p.m. 805 Cali Tejanos
8:00 p.m. La Bohéme Professional Dance
8:30 p.m. Mestizo
Sunday - DJ Vega will be the house DJ
11:00 a.m. Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlan
12:00 p.m. Melody Hope
1:00 p.m. Mezcal Martini
2:00 p.m. Jr. Spirit & Spirit of Fiesta
2:45 p.m. Heart and Soul
4:00 p.m. Grupo Sivoney
5:00 p.m. Los Anclas
Carnival Schedule:
Thursday - Saturday - 8/3 - 8/5: 12 - 10 p.m.
Sunday - 8/6: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Carnival Rides:
Tornado - 38” requirement
Round Up - 42” requirement
Zipper - 48” requirement
Yo-Yo - 42” requirement
Hurricane - 42” requirement
Cliffhanger - 46” requirement
Spin the Apple - 36” requirement
Cycle Jump - 36” requirement
Carousel - 36” (or with an adult)
Rio Bravo Train - 36” requirement
Dragon Wagon - 36” (or with an adult)
Crazy Plane - 36” (or with an adult)
California Wave Slide - 42”
Umbrella Cars - 36” requirement
Carnival Games:
Waterace
Derby Race
Long Range Basketball
Hi Striker
One Ball
Tubs of Fun
Buoy
Balloon/Mini Basketball
Goldfish
Daytime unlimited-ride wristbands available for a limited time. Ride any ride from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. $35 fee for single-day use, please purchase prior to 3:30 PM.
Individual tickets for rides available after 5:00 PM and all day Sunday from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (No wristbands available on Sunday).
