Residents of the Longwood-Highlands neighborhood, just south of Olympic Blvd., celebrated at their 35th annual block party on Saturday, May 5…with music, food, pet adoptions, a dunk tank, a photo booth, a dog show, raffles, a performance by drama students from L.A. High, booths from local schools and businesses, and a performance by the very same Aztec dance troupe that performed at the neighborhood’s first block party 35 years ago. A great time was had by all…as you can see below!
Party organizers Daphne Brogdon and Milton Gaines.
Get your raffle tickets here…for everything from gift certificates from local merchants to a 43″ flat screen TV.
The dunk tank was a popular place on the very warm afternoon.
If at first you don’t succeed…push the button!
…and down he goes!
Party organizer Gaines (right) also DJ’d the celebration…and led the dancing in the street.
Too much to see.
Boogie on!
Spa party.
Judicial candidate Wendy Segall with resident chef Mark Peel and party organizer Brogdon.
Peel mans the grill.
Hot dogs!
Strolling…
Tacos from My Taco Guy
Dresses to impress!
Adopt me!
And a little Electric Slide.
Selfies
Photo booth fun.
Getting ready to perform.
Are the scooters for the kids…or the parents?
So colorful!
Aztec dance.
Aztec dance.
Aztec dance.
Keeping the beat.
Aztec dance.
Aztec dance.
Drumming
Aztec dance.
Drumming
Aztec dance.
Drumming
Family.
What’s a party without popcorn and balloons?
Canine residents had a ball, too….and their very own show.
A glowing contender.
Another cutie.
Wating to strut.
Happy dog!
Best trick!
Happiest dog!
Too bad “best tongue” wasn’t a category.
And “best coat” should totally have been a thing, too.
Dog show judges – Jan Perry, Herb Wesson, Wendy Segall and LAPD SLO Perry Jones.
Chewey – last year’s “Best in show”…
…wins again!
City Council Member Herb Wesson with resident Daphne Brogdon
Wesson presents a citation to the party organizers and former LANA leaders Chip Smith and Joyce White – the official version…
Elizabeth Fuller was born and raised in Minneapolis, MN but has lived in LA since 1991 - with deep roots in both the Sycamore Square and West Adams Heights-Sugar Hill neighborhoods. She spent 10 years with the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council, volunteers at Wilshire Crest Elementary School, and has been writing for the Buzz since 2015.
Residents of the Longwood-Highlands neighborhood, just south of Olympic Blvd., celebrated at their 35th annual block party on Saturday, May 5…with music, food, pet adoptions, a dunk tank, a photo booth, a dog show, raffles, a performance by drama students from L.A. High, booths from local schools and businesses, and a performance by the very same Aztec dance troupe that performed at the neighborhood’s first block party 35 years ago. A great time was had by all…as you can see below!
