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Mercado La Paloma, Historic South Central, Downtown LA & Arts District

Dancing Under the Stars: 25 Years of Mercado la Paloma

Friday, September 25, 2026, 5–10pm · $200 regular ticket

Mercado La Paloma celebrates 25 years with an evening gala.

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The anniversary supports Esperanza Community Housing while marking a quarter-century of the community market.

What to expect

A five-hour ticketed evening event at Mercado La Paloma.

Good to know

  • The current regular ticket is $200.
  • The event runs 5–10pm Friday.

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Common questions

Is the cash-registration option free?

No; it means paying the full ticket price in person.