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West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval Draws Thousands Under Tight Security

A months-long safety plan put hundreds of deputies on foot across the closed mile-long route.

Overview

  • The street festival ran from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday on Santa Monica Boulevard between Doheny Drive and La Cienega Boulevard.
  • Street closures began Friday morning and extend into Saturday morning, including North San Vicente and portions of La Cienega, Santa Monica and Sunset boulevards.
  • The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deployed hundreds of deputies, with both uniformed and undercover officers patrolling the event.
  • City officials cautioned attendees not to bring children or pets due to dense crowds along the route.
  • Nearby bars and restaurants reported heavy business, boosted by packed World Series Game 6 watch parties.