August 8 & 9, 2009

Admission is absolutley FREE!!

Show hours 10:00 am-6:00 pm

Don’t miss these exciting categories displayed at the expo:

Culture Exposition
Enjoy  Hispanic cultural food, music and dance performances. Browse Latino art, literature, fashion, body art, custom automotive, magazines, radio stations, giveaways... y mucho mas!

Quinceanera & Bridal Showcase
Formalwear, florists, caterers, DJ’s, banquet halls, photographers, limousine services, dance instructors, jewelry, event planners

Health & Lifestyle
Information on products and services that can enrich the lives of you and your family, including: healthcare services, health screenings, low fat cooking demonstrations and recipes, pregnancy and family planning, finance and lending, consumer products, green living, pet services, legal & immigration

Kids & Family
A fun, interactive play zone for children, including: arts and crafts, "Fun House", soccer clinic and special guest appearances. Also, learn about pre-schools, daycare, after school/summer programs, children’s products, recreational activities, non-profit services

Education & Employment
Professionals: bring your resume and network with businesses recruiting talented Latino professionals.
Students: learn about educational and vocational opportunities and gain knowledge about financial aid and college preparation.

Location 

Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, California 90015 (view larger map)

Parking

Convention Center parking is $12.00 (No In/Out), but there are many parking options in the surrounding lots which cost much less
Parking and Traffic Information: Radio Station 1630 AM

The Los Angeles Convention Center is conveniently located at the intersection of the Santa Monica Freeway (10) and the Harbor Freeway (110).

METRORAIL SERVICE

Metro Rail Blue Line: The Metro Rail Blue Line connects with all Metro Rail and Metro Link lines at Union Station and stops on Flower at Pico (PICO STATION), directly across from the Los Angeles Convention Center. Metro Rail fares average $1.70 each way. To plan your trip, call 1-800-COMMUTE or visit http://www.mta.net/riding_metro/

Driving Directions

From the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Take the Century Boulevard exit to the Century Freeway (105) East. Take the Harbor Freeway (110) North to the Santa Monica Freeway (10) West. Exit at Pico Boulevard and proceed northward.

South Hall Parking: Turn right on Pico Boulevard, turn right on Figueroa Boulevard, turn right on Venice Boulevard, turn right on Convention Center Drive and proceed to the parking entrance.

From the Burbank Airport
Exit the airport via Empire Avenue. Turn left on Hollywood Way (note direction sign to the Golden State Freeway (5) South at Empire and Hollywood Way Intersection), take the Golden State Freeway (5) South to the Harbor Freeway (110) South. Exit at Olympic Boulevard. Turn left at the bottom of the off-ramp onto Blaine St. Turn left on 11th Street.

South Hall Parking: Turn right on Figueroa. Turn right on Venice. Turn right on Convention Center Drive and proceed to the parking garage entrance.

From the Long Beach Airport
Exit the airport via E. Donald Douglas Drive. Turn right on N. Lakewood Blvd. Take ramp onto (405) Freeway North toward Santa Monica. Take the Harbor Freeway exit onto (110) Freeway going north toward Los Angeles. Take the Santa Monica(10) Freeway and exit toward Pico Blvd. Continue on Cherry Street. Turn right on West Pico Blvd. Turn left on South Figueroa Street. Arrive at 1201 South Figueroa Street on the left.

From Union Station
By Metrolink Rail: Take the Metro Red Line. Exit at 7th Street then transfer to the Metro Blue Line (Long Beach). Exit at Pico Boulevard Station. Then walk one block west to Figueroa Street.

Commuter Express from Downtown Los Angeles
Take route 413 - From Temple/Hill (Civic Center) to 11th /Figueroa Street (LACC).

For more information regarding public transportation to and from the Convention Center:

Metro Rail and Bus system http://www.mta.net
Transit System http://www.ladottransit.com
Metrolink regional rail system http://www.metrolinktrains.com