2028 Olympics and Major Event Planning
Summary
The city is spending up to $525,000 on two World Cup fan zone weekends — big screens at West Hollywood Park and a smaller family activation at Plummer Park, plus a French disco-foot dance performance. The council sees this as a dress rehearsal for the 2028 Olympics and wants a possible beer garden added.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 31, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $525,000 in production contracts, plus waived facility and permit fees for the fan zones.
Residents, visitors, and local businesses hoping to capture World Cup and Olympic tourism.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - Aug 31, 2026
Staff reported outreach to over 30 countries about Olympic hospitality houses, plus pride in the World Cup fan zones; Council wants cheaper community viewing events in 2027.
City Council (Regular) - Mar 2, 2026
The Council unanimously called on Casey Wasserman to resign as chair of the 2028 LA Olympics organizing committee over his documented ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, with some members raising due-process concerns before voting.
Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - Jan 20, 2026
The city is spending up to $525,000 on two World Cup fan zone weekends — big screens at West Hollywood Park and a smaller family activation at Plummer Park, plus a French disco-foot dance performance. The council sees this as a dress rehearsal for the 2028 Olympics and wants a possible beer garden added.
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