Full Notification

City of West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval 2020 is Cancelled
 
LA County Department of Public Health Prohibits Public Gatherings; City of West Hollywood Urges People to Stay Home and Stay Safe
 
The City of West Hollywood’s annual Halloween Carvaval has been cancelled in accordance with the Health Officer Order from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, which prohibits public gatherings of more than 10 people as the region responds to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
 
Due to the cancellation, residential parking permits will NOT be suspended on the evening of Saturday, October 31, 2020 and metered parking will operate as usual.
 
The City of West Hollywood will consider issuing a curfew if overcrowding develops on Halloween, Saturday, October 31, 2020, in order to protect public health and to avoid the potential for a COVID-19 superspreader event.
 
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station personnel will monitor compliance with requirements for face coverings and may issue Administrative Citations to people refusing voluntary compliance. City Code Enforcement Officers may issue Administrative Citations to businesses that are not in compliance with LA County Department of Public Health orders and protocols. The fee schedule for an Administrative Citation includes a minimum violation of $250 plus an administrative fee of $50 for a total of $300 on first violation.
 
LA County Public Health has issued Guidance for Celebrating Halloween, available here. The City of West Hollywood’s Halloween Carnaval was launched in 1987. The City of West Hollywood looks forward to celebrating Halloween Carnaval in the future when activities for public gatherings are permitted by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
 
While restaurants in the City will be open for business as usual in adherence to LA County Public Health protocols, on-site outdoor dining capacity is limited. Customers are encouraged to use pickup and takeout options on Halloween in order to control crowd size and safeguard social distancing.
 
At this time, the City of West Hollywood remains in a declared local emergency in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and is focused on efforts to protect public health and safety. When in public, community members should maintain your space with social (physical) distancing of at least six feet, and cover that face to adhere to City requirements for the use of face coverings.
 
City of West Hollywood coronavirus updates:
www.weho.org/coronavirus
 
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LA County Public Health and Health Officer Order Updates:
www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus
 
LA County Public Health Guidance for Celebrating Halloween:
http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/docs/community/GuidanceHalloween.pdf