CicLAvia is one of the largest open streets events in the country—a free event, open to all. At CicLAvia, streets are car-free for individuals and families to explore by foot, bike, and other forms of non-motorized transport.
Is your business on or near the route? Here are some tips for engaging thousands of potential new customers.
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Business Opportunities at CicLAmini
Oportunidades comerciales en CicLAmini
What will you see at CicLAvia?
- Thousands of people enjoying the car-free streets on foot, bike, scooter, skateboard, or wheels.
- Happy people looking to support restaurants, shops, and businesses in the community.
- Safe, fun, family-oriented activities at hubs and along the route.
- Businesses and community groups activating sidewalks and other spaces along the route.
- Participants making use of the restrooms, free water, first aid, trash/recycling, bike parking, free bike repair, and information booths provided by CicLAvia along the route.
- Traffic, safety, and crowd control services in place along the route and at car crossing points.
How to Take Advantage of the Thousands of Potential Customers Passing by your Door
- PLAN TO BE OPEN ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT (Sunday, 9am–4pm). Bring attention to your storefront with signage and banners.
- BRING YOUR BUSINESS OUTSIDE. Do you have permission to use the sidewalk in front of your business? Bring products, music, or seating outside. Remember to maintain the required 4' clearance for ADA access. (Please note: no stationary objects are allowed in the street.)
- HELP GET THE WORD OUT! Display a CicLAvia poster or give CicLAvia postcards to your customers. Request supplies at [email protected].
- OFFER AN EVENT DAY SPECIAL OR DISCOUNT. Offer a special or discount and be listed for free on our website and interactive digital map (map.ciclavia.org), subject to approval. To participate, email [email protected] or call 213.355.8500 by Wednesday, April 2. Include the Business Name, Special/Discount Offer, Business address, Business website link (if available), and Business phone.
Questions about what’s best for your business? Contact us at [email protected] or 213.355.8500.
Participate in the CicLAvia Savings Program
Is Your Business on or near the CicLAvia Route? Encourage participants to stop by on the day of the event by offering a special discount to CicLAvia participants.
We’ll highlight your family-friendly business (such as restaurants, movie theaters, toy stores, clothing shops, hair salons, banks, etc.) for free on the CicLAvia website (pending internal approval).
To join, follow these guidelines:
- Offer a discount to customers during all business hours during CicLAvia.
- Email us at [email protected] or call 213.355.8500 to share your discount offer by Wednesday, May 18. Make sure to provide your name, business name, business address, business contact info, email, website link (if applicable), and more info on your discount offer.
Street Closure Information
The route will be closed to vehicles from 8am to approximately 5pm on Sunday, May 18. Some streets near event Hubs may close as early as 7am. The event runs from 10am–3pm, and streets will be fully open to cars by approximately 5pm.
Cars can cross the route at selected major streets. Crossings are indicated on the CicLAmini—Pico Union route map.
All other cross streets will be closed at the route. Streets adjacent to the route will remain open to local access for residents and businesses.
Parking Restrictions
No parking will be allowed on the route after 1:00am on Sunday, May 18. Parking restrictions will be posted and towing will be enforced. Additional street parking near the route may be restricted. Please check posted parking restrictions in your neighborhood.
Vehicle Access
No vehicles are allowed on the route between 8am and approximately 5pm. There are crossing points at Pico Blvd/Vermont Ave and Pico Blvd/Hoover St where vehicles can cross along the route. Crossings are indicated on the CicLAmini—Pico Union route map.
Driveway Access
Please be aware that all driveways on the route will be blocked and inaccessible beginning at 8am on Sunday, May 18. If your vehicle is parked in your driveway and you need to use it after 8am on May 18, please park elsewhere as the vehicle will be inaccessible until approximately 5pm. Vehicles will not be allowed to enter or exit the route during this time.
Bus Detours
All buses along the CicLAmini route will be detoured:
Also, check your bus stop on Sunday, May 18th, for posted signs outlining specific detours for your stop.
Parking Reimbursement
If you are a resident or business directly on the route, CicLAvia can reimburse you up to $20 per vehicle for any parking costs you incur from 8pm on Saturday, May 17 through 5pm on Sunday, May 18. For reimbursement, mail a copy of your parking receipt and proof of residence or employment to CicLAvia at 525 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 or email [email protected] subject line: Parking Reimbursement.
