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 CicLAvia
Oportunidades comerciales en CicLAvia
What will you see at CicLAvia?
- Tens of thousands of participants on car-free streets from all over the region eager to explore the neighborhood
- Happy people looking for their new favorite spot
- Safe, fun, and family-oriented activities
- Department of Transportation officers responsible for traffic and crowd control along the route
- CicLAvia staff and volunteers assisting participants with questions and concerns along the route
- Restrooms, free water, first aid, bike parking, and information booths at Hubs along the route
How to Take Advantage of the Thousands of Potential Customers Passing by your Door
- Plan to be open the day of the event. Make your storefront visible with signs and banners.
- Bring your business outside. If you have permission to use the sidewalk in front of your business, feel free to bring products, music, or seating outside. If you activate your sidewalk you must maintain a 4’ clearance for ADA access. (Please note that under the terms of CicLAvia’s permit, no stationary objects are allowed in the street.)
- Join the CicLAvia Savings Program. Businesses that offer a special discount on CicLAvia event days may be listed for free on our interactive digital map and the specials along the route page on our website. See details below.
- Help get the word out in advance. Put up a CicLAvia poster or give CicLAvia postcards to your customers! Contact us at [email protected] with suggestions or for more information.
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 15. 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 19. 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—Wilmington 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 19. 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 is a crossing point at Avalon/Anaheim where vehicles can cross along the route. Crossings are indicated on the CicLAmini—Wilmington route map.
Driveway Access
Please be aware that all driveways on the route will be blocked and inaccessible beginning at 8am on Sunday, May 19. If your vehicle is parked in your driveway and you need to use it after 8am on May 19, 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 19th, 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 18 through 5pm on Sunday, May 19. 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.
