VIVA LA BAM x VENICE ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE

Date: SPRING 2026
Location: Windward Plaza - Venice Beach, CA
Time: Ride starts @ sunset

Free Event // All Ages Welcome

Let’s raise awareness for CPR training and AED access in Venice.

We’re riding for our friends Marilyn and Bam, bringing the community together to raise awareness for CPR training and AED access along the California coast, starting with Venice and Santa Monica.

Community Ride & Fundraiser for Project BAM

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VIVA LA VENICE

Viva La Venice x Venice Electric Light Parade

Thank You for Lighting Up Venice!

Our June 29th event was a glowing success! All thanks to YOU!

From the moment the music started at Windward Plaza to the final spins along the boardwalk, the Viva La Venice x Electric Light Parade brought the community together in true Venice fashion. Families, friends, artists, and cyclists joined forces to celebrate the 120th Anniversary of Venice with color, light, and local love.

Highlights included:

  • A glowing sunset bike parade led by the legendary Venice Electric Light Parade

  • DJ sets by local talent Malie Jan, keeping the energy high all evening

  • Pop-ups and community support from local businesses like Jay's Rentals, Green Goddess Pedicabs, Solely fruit snacks & More!

  • Beautiful photography capturing the joy, movement, and spirit of our neighborhood

We are deeply grateful to everyone who showed up, dressed up, and brought the magic to life. Special thanks to our collaborators, vendors, volunteers, and partners for making it all possible.

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Let’s Keep the Momentum Going

This was just the beginning. Viva La Venice is about celebrating and preserving the creative heart of our city.

Want to get involved in the next ride or upcoming events?

Check out our newest project: THE ALREADY PERFECT PROJECT.

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About The Venice Electric Light Parade

Founded by Marcus Gladney, this family-friendly weekly event celebrates community, creativity, and safe cycling. Bring your bike and your lights out to join us for an unforgettable ride along the iconic Venice Beach, every Sunday at sunset.

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  • Venice Electric Light Parade Founder and community advocate.

MEET MISS MALIE

OUR OFFICIAL: Viva La Venice x Venice Electric Light Parade DJ
SUNDAY, JUNE 29TH Venice Beach

Get ready to ride, dance, and light up the night! @maliejan & on Soundcloud

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ABOUT VIVA LA

Viva LA is a citywide civic pride movement celebrating the people, culture, and creative spirit of Los Angeles. Inspired by the belief that loving our city brings us closer together, Viva LA partners with local communities to spotlight what makes each neighborhood unique.

One City. Celebrating Together.

We’re proud to collaborate with Viva LA Venice in honoring Venice’s 120th anniversary—celebrating its iconic history, vibrant creativity, and the people who make it special.

Together, let’s celebrate LA—one neighborhood at a time.

Sponsored by Solely® Fruit Snacks

We’re proud to partner with Solely® — makers of organic fruit snacks that are as real as it gets.

Before the ride, fuel up with clean, simple ingredients—just one ingredient, one snack at a time. Solely’s fruit bites and strips are made from whole organic fruit, nothing else.

Look out for free samples from Solely before we kick off our ride!

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SAKE HIGH !

Proudly Partnered with VivaLaVenice x Venice Electric Light Parade

We’re raising a very sake-sexy flag for what matters most—hard-working, thirsty folks like ourselves.

While this is an alcohol-free ride, we believe in post-ride rewards.

SAKE for good.

After our great migration on June 29th, the local legends at Sake High will be offering cold samples to toast the journey.

Handmade in Japan and brewed with love, Sake High is the perfect pairing for our community, cruising, and good vibes.

Cheers to safe riding, good SAKE, and respect for our community.

We will see y’all at the finish line!

Must be 21+ to enjoy samples.

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Adelaide Jones

“The Venice Electric Light Bike Parade on Sundays is pure magic! We love it—so much fun, great energy, and awesome community vibes. Everyone lights up their bikes and cruises the boardwalk together. It’s a unique, joyful experience we look forward to every week!”

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