Thursday, November 20, 2014

Two Park Parties: Pershing Square & Grand Park

Pershing Square Renew Launch Party
Thursday, Nov. 20, from 5-8 p.m.
532 S. Olive St.
free

"Downtown stakeholders are invited to the free event at 532 S. Olive St. that will include cocktails (for purchase) and music from Pattern Bar owner and DJ Eduardo Castillo. A variety of food trucks will be on hand, including Don Chow Tacos, Coolhaus and the Grilled Cheese Truck. Local artists and designers will turn a portion of the park into an interactive canvas. In addition to food, drink and art, there’s a practical side: Members of the public can discuss what they’d like to see in a revamped Pershing Square. "

Grand Park's Playground Grand Opening
Saturday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m.
Grand Park
200 North Grand Avenue
Free

Will be open to kids up to age 12,same hours as the park, 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. every day

From the images online I think they wasted a lot of money, that million dollars could have made something a lot more ... grand.