City Of West Hollywood: City Reminds The Community And The Region That Halloween Carnaval 2021 Is Cancelled

Press release from the City of West Hollywood:

September 09, 2021 2:58 PM

The City of West Hollywood is reminding the community and the region that the City’s annual Halloween Carnaval will not take place for Halloween 2021 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the surge in Delta variant cases in the region.

In 2020, the City Council of the City of West Hollywood approved the cancellation of all major special events in the City of West Hollywood through the end of 2020. Due to the continued spread of COVID-19 and surge in Delta variant community transmission, the City of West Hollywood has continued the cancellation of many large-scale events and gatherings during 2021, including large Pride celebrations in June, the annual Halloween Carnaval, and New Year’s Eve events.

Restaurants and entertainment venues in the City of West Hollywood will be open for business on Halloween in adherence to LA County Public Health protocols. As a reminder, the LA County Health Officer Order requires use of masks while in indoor public settings and while attending mega-events. Bar and restaurant patrons are advised to use masks, except while actively eating or drinking. The City of West Hollywood’s Code Compliance Division provides oversight of business compliance and Code Enforcement Officers may issue Administrative Citations to businesses that are not in compliance with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health orders and protocols for use of masks.

The City of West Hollywood is urging community members to stay safe this Halloween by limiting in-person gatherings and by encouraging use of masks. Halloween activities that encourage virtual participation or social distancing can help to prevent community spread of COVID-19, such as: online parties/contests (e.g. costume or pumpkin carving); drive-by events or contests; Halloween movie nights at drive-in theaters; Halloween-themed meals at outdoor restaurants (plan ahead with advance reservations); Halloween-themed art installations; dressing-up homes and yards with Halloween-themed decorations; and buying and carving a pumpkin at home. LA County Public Health notes: “The fewer people you and your household have in-person contact with, the lower your risk of getting COVID-19.”

The City of West Hollywood’s Halloween Carnaval was launched in 1987 and is rooted in the foundation of the City’s diverse culture and community. The event has grown year-by-year into an annual gathering of phenomenal costumes, entertainment, culture, and self-expression with a myriad of observers, revelers, exhibitionists, and performers.

The City of West Hollywood remains in a declared local emergency in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. West Hollywood City Hall is open for in-person transactions by appointment; to make an appointment, visit www.weho.org/appointments. City Hall services remain accessible by phone at (323) 848-6400 and via the City’s website at www.weho.org. City of West Hollywood coronavirus information is available at www.weho.org/coronavirus.

For up-to-date news and events, follow the City of West Hollywood on social media @WeHoCity, sign up for news updates at www.weho.org/email, and visit the City’s calendar of meetings and events at www.weho.org/calendar.

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This press release was produced by the City of West Hollywood. The views expressed here are the author’s own.