Know before you go

BAG POLICY: To enhance safety measures and expedite entry to the festival for all guests, bag that exceed 12” H x 6” D x 12” W will not be allowed.

PROHIBITED ITEMS - The following items are prohibited on the Festival Grounds:

  • Outside Alcoholic Beverages*

  • Outside Food*

  • Coolers, Wagons or Baskets

  • Outside Chairs or other furniture

  • Umbrellas or Parasols

  • Glass/Glass Containers

  • Barbecue Pits or Hibachi Grills

  • Bicycles, Hoverboards, Roller Skates/Blades, Skateboards, Scooters, and the like

  • Blow-up Furniture or Beach Balls

  • Weapons of any kind (e.g., Guns, Ammo, Pocket Knives, Pepper Spray, etc.)

  • Smoking of any kind (e.g., Marijuana, Tobacco, E-Cigarettes, or Vape Pens)

  • Aerosol Products/Aerosol Cans

  • Metal Containers/Utensils, etc. or Sharp Objects

  • Drugs or Drug Paraphernalia

  • Open Flame Candles or Lanterns

  • Lighters, Flammable or Combustible Items

  • Fireworks or Explosives

  • Pets (except approved service animals with proper paperwork identifying the tasks they are specially training to perform to assist their owner and owner must sign a waiver at the festival entrance). Emotional Support Animals are NOT considered service animals under the ADA and are not permitted.

  • Professional Cameras (with detachable lenses) or Video Cameras

  • Musical Instruments

  • Drones

  • Laser Pointers

All personal belongings will be searched at the entrance. NO exceptions.
All prohibited items must be returned to your car or disposed of before entering. NO exceptions.
*We invite guests to enjoy a variety of food and beverage options available for purchase in the Food Court and Wine & Beer Lounge.

PERMITTED ITEMS - The following items are allowed on the Festival Grounds:

  • Factory sealed plastic bottle of water

  • One EMPTY non-metal reusable water bottle

  • Medication

There will be a FREE water filling station provided by LADWP on the festival grounds. STAY HYDRATED!

HEAT SAFETY:

Please take the additional steps to keep yourself safe and healthy while outdoors in the sun, including:

  • Drink enough water or other cool, non-alcoholic fluids even if you’re not thirsty (check with your doctor if you are on limited fluids or fluid pills). Avoid drinking extremely cold liquids as they can cause stomach cramps.

  • Bring a handheld battery operated mini fan or mister.

  • Keep yourself cool by using damp towels containing ice on your forehead, face, neck and wrists.

  • Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing made from natural fibers like cotton and linen.

  • Arrive during the coolest part of the day.

  • Protect yourself from the sun by covering exposed skin, using sunscreen and wearing a hat.

  • Wear sunglasses.

  • Eat smaller meals more often and cold meals such as a salad.

Be aware of the symptoms of heatstroke. Heatstroke may appear similar to heat exhaustion, but the skin is dry with no sweating and the person’s mental condition worsens — they may stagger, appear confused, fit, collapse and become unconscious. Symptoms of heatstroke vary, but may include:

  • very high body temperature

  • red, hot, dry skin (no sweating)

  • dry swollen tongue

  • rapid pulse

  • headache

  • dizziness

  • confusion

  • nausea, vomiting

  • seizure

  • loss of consciousness

TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING INFORMATION:

Please consider alternate forms of transportation as much as possible:

  • METRO - TAKE THE "K" LINE TO THE MLK JR. STATION RIGHT AT BALDWIN HILLS CRENSHAW! Use the address 3625 Stocker Street, LA CA 90008 to plan your trip. https://www.metro.net/riding/trip-planner/

  • Rideshare services. There will be a Rideshare Drop Off & Pick Up area located just outside of the festival grounds. Use the address 3701 Santa Rosalia Drive, LA CA 90008 in your GPS.

  • Carpool with friends and neighbors.

There is plentiful (but not unlimited) parking at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza. If parking on nearby residential streets, please be respectful and do not block driveways and do not park on grassy medians.

PHOTOGRAPHY & FILMING NOTICE:

By entering the festival grounds, you grant to Leimert Park Jazz Festival the right and license to photograph and record you and your likeness, voice and other sound effects, as the same may be edited, in connection with the production, exhibition, distribution, promotion, publicity and advertising of the Leimert Park Jazz Festival in all media now known or hereafter developed throughout the world in perpetuity.

COVID-19 WARNING:

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public space where people are gathered. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. By attending the Leimert Park Jazz Festival, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.

LEGAL NOTICE:

By attending the Leimert Park Jazz Festival, you 1) voluntarily assume all risks, hazards, and dangers arising from or relating to attending outdoor festivals with a large number of guests and 2) waive any and all claims and potential claims against Leimert Park Jazz Festival; Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza; the City of Los Angeles; and each of their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, employees, contractors and volunteers relating to such risks, hazards, and dangers.

Your adherence to the foregoing rules will help us ensure the safety, comfort, and convenience of all guests. Thank you for your cooperation!

EVENT EXPERIENCES:

  • Visual Arts Pavilion

    • Meet winners and finalists from current and past Leimert Park Jazz Festival Art Competitions whose artwork will be on display and available to purchase.

  • Community Resources Zone

  • Kids’ Zone

  • Food Court

  • Wine & Beer Lounge

  • Leimert Park Jazz Festival Merch Booth

  • Music Artists Merch Booth