LA's CicLAvia Brings Stranger Things to Melrose

CicLAvia brings car-free streets to Melrose Avenue Nov. 15 with Stranger Things theme

CicLAvia Adds Stranger Things Theme to Melrose

Los Angeles residents can walk and bike car-free on Melrose Avenue during a Stranger Things-themed CicLAvia event Nov. 15, organizers said. The open streets event will feature a theme inspired by the Netflix series, though specific themed activities and details haven't been released. CicLAvia, which has hosted over 40 open streets events since 2010, typically attracts tens of thousands of participants to its car-free celebrations.

Background

CicLAvia transforms LA streets into temporary car-free zones where people can walk, bike, skate and explore neighborhoods, according to the organization. Romel Pascual, executive director, leads the nonprofit that's modeled after Bogotá's Ciclovía program, which started in 1974 and became the world's largest open streets initiative. The Stranger Things theme represents a new direction for CicLAvia, which traditionally focuses on neighborhood exploration without specific pop culture themes. Specific route details for the Melrose Avenue event weren't available by publication time.

Event Details

The event will take place on Melrose Avenue, with the exact route and street closures expected to be announced closer to the event date, officials said. It's unclear whether Netflix or the Stranger Things production team are official partners in the event. CicLAvia hasn't released details about how the 1980s-inspired theme will be implemented or what specific activities participants can expect. Event organizers didn't provide information about the miles of streets that'll be closed or which cross streets will be affected.

Timeline

The Nov. 15 event date was announced on social media, though CicLAvia hasn't released a formal press release with additional details. Event times weren't provided, but CicLAvia events typically run for several hours during daytime. Officials said more information will be released as the date approaches, following the organization's pattern of announcing detailed logistics closer to each event.

Rider Information

CicLAvia events are free and open to all ages and abilities, with participants encouraged to bring bikes, skateboards, scooters or simply walk the car-free route. The organization hasn't yet released detailed statements about this specific event or expected attendance figures. Riders can check Moovit for transit connections to reach the Melrose Avenue event when route details are announced.