30th Anniversary of Firecracker 5k/10k Run/Walk & Kiddie Run

Nite n' Day Weekend (co-sponsored by BID):
  Saturday, February 9, 2008, 10am-10pm
  Sunday, February 10, 2008, 12pm - 4pm
Firecracker Event:
  Sunday, 8am (first race)
Central Plaza, 940 North Broadway

Celebrating “The Year of the Rat” Race Highlights include official warm-up race for the Los Angeles Marathon, lighting of 100,000 firecrackers, Lion Dancers, Taiko Drummer entertainment on course, music, entertainment, booth fair and event activities during the entire weekend! For more information please contact Firecracker at 323-256-1363, by email firecracker10k@gmail.com or visit www.firecracker10k.org.

The following streets will be closed from 6am to 1pm.
Street Closures for Firecracker 10K

  • North Broadway between College St. and Pasadena Ave.
  • Full length of Park Row Dr.
  • Full length of Angels Point Rd.
  • Elysian Park Dr between Stadium Way and Academy Rd.
  • Bishops Rd. between N. Broadway and Stadium Way.
  • Elysian Park Dr between Stadium Way and Academy Rd.
  • Stadium Way between Academy Rd. and Bishops Rd. (Access lanes to Barlow Hospital will be provided)
  • Bernard St. between N. Broadway and Hill St.

Street Closures for Firecracker 5K

  • Full length of Lookout Dr. Full length of Lilac Terrace.


posted on 2008-01-14 - Special Events


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