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The City of West Hollywood is beginning preparations for the Olympic Games scheduled for July 14-30, 2028, and Paralympic Games scheduled for August 15-27, 2028. Please visit this website for ongoing updates and information related to the City of West Hollywood’s preparations for the Games.
ART PROJECT FOR THE 2028 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES
The City is currently working with AEA Consulting to establish a plan (purpose, goals, and vision) for the West Hollywood Art Project during the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. A series of community engagement sessions will take place November 2024 through February 2025. In addition, City staff and the consulting team meet regularly with municipal arts leaders in the region and state organizations to discuss collaboration opportunities and share updates.
In-Person Community Conversations: 11/11/24 + 11/18/24 Helen Albert Certified Farmers Market (Plummer Park); 11/21/24 West Hollywood Day event (Pacific Design Center); 1/24/25 Creative Community Outreach sessions at 10am and 2pm (West Hollywood Library Community Meeting Room, 625 N San Vicente Boulevard); 1/25/24 Winter Wonderland event, 1-4pm (West Hollywood Park). Virtual Community Conversation: 1/28/25 6pm (zoom).
Participate Online: Engage.WeHo.org/Olympics Art
For the latest information about the LA28 Art Project, including opportunities to share your ideas and opinion, please visit the project website (Engage.WeHo.org/Olympics Art) and read the most recent media release.
PRIDE HOUSE LA-WEST HOLLYWOOD PARTNERSHIP
Pride House is a venue welcoming LGBTQ+ fans, athletes, and allies during large-scale international events, such as the Olympic Games. Pride House stands as a symbol of inclusivity, acceptance, and celebration of diversity within the LGBTQ+ Community and sends a powerful message of acceptance to a global audience, encouraging societies worldwide to embrace diversity and eliminate discrimination.
Pride House International has designated Out Athlete Fund as the official partner organization to plan and deliver for Pride House at LA28. Out Athlete Fund is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization that recognizes the need to advocate for inclusion regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity or physical challenge. Its mission is to fight homophobia, transphobia and stigma in sports by giving Visibility, Opportunity, Invigoration, Celebration and Empowerment (V.O.I.C.E.) to the LGBTQ+ sports community.
As of November 2024, Out Athlete Fund has provided the City of West Hollywood with a proposal to host Pride House LA-West Hollywood in the City of West Hollywood for LA28. Over the next four years, Out Athlete Fund would like to partner with the City of West Hollywood to build the brand and awareness of Pride House LA-West Hollywood which will culminate with a 17-day event in July/August of 2028. Review and negotiation of the Out Athlete Fund proposal is in progress and the West Hollywood City Council will consider the proposal at a future meeting.
As of November 2024, the City has established an internal working group of key staff members, led by the City Manager’s Office, to oversee the planning, coordination, and management of impacts related to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympics. The working group’s primary objective is to ensure seamless preparation and execution of Olympic activations in the City of West Hollywood, while addressing potential challenges such as traffic congestion, security concerns, and infrastructure demands. Furthermore, this working group is designed to serve as a bridge to neighboring cities, fostering inter-city collaboration and communication and ultimately enhancing the overall experience for residents and visitors alike.
Related Media Releases
City of West Hollywood Invites the Community to Help Shape the Cultural Experiences in West Hollywood for 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games (November 5, 2024)
Related City Council Staff Reports
Update on the City’s 2024 Paris Olympics Delegation and Planning for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games (November 18, 2024)
Update on the City’s Plans for the 2028 Olympic Games (July 15, 2024)
Exploration of Hosting a Pride House in West Hollywood (March 18, 2024)
More Information
For questions about the City of West Hollywood’s efforts to prepare for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, please contact the City Manager’s Office at citymanager@weho.org or by phone, (323) 848-6460.