This is the Big Parade main site. It is used mostly to provide info about the actual Big Parade event, which is scheduled for May, 2016 (date to be determined).

What is the Big Parade?

The Big Parade is an annual, two-day walk - it happens every May - in Los Angeles. It includes about 80 public stairways over 35 miles, from downtown to the Griffith Observatory. The walk runs on a timetable, and is designed as a series of attached loops, so that people can come and go as they please - join us for a mile, an hour, or an epic; we live broadcast our location so you can follow along or join us at will.

Along the way, there’s music, art, history, guest speakers, and lots of surprises. The Big Parade and our practice walks are 100% free. No donations, no sponsors, no merchandise - just a walk with friends and neighbors.

Practice Walks: We also host free, monthly practice walks. Learn about those by joining our Facebook group. That’s here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bigparade/

Everything you need to know about our practice walks - when, where, and how - is on our Facebook page. As the actual Big Parade nears, we modify this blog to reflect the current year (right now, you can learn about last year’s event here).

We are also experimenting with EventBrite invitations. To check those out, go here: http://www.eventbrite.com/o/big-parade-la-9761347451

My name is Dan Koeppel, and I’m the organizer of the Big Parade. If you want to learn more about me, my collaborators, or the events, please visit the Big Parade website.

I hope to see you on a walk very soon!