Boyle Heights ready to celebrate grand opening of new 6th Street Bridge

The new 6th Street Bridge is ready to reestablish a connection between the Boyle Heights neighborhood

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and downtown Los Angeles after nearly ten years of planning and construction.

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A private lighting ceremony will kick off the three-day celebration of the bridge's completion on Friday

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and on Saturday, a ticketed event will welcome the general public to participate in the joy.t

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The celebration on Saturday will feature food, drinks, entertainment, music, and fireworks.

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Although there are no more available tickets, walk-ins should still be accepted if there is room.

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Kevin de León, a member of the City Council, remarked, "This is a bridge for the people of Los Angeles."

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