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Downey Christmas Parade to Feature Three Distinguished Grand Marshals: Nader Moghaddam, Reggie Donahue, and Steve Roberson

The Downey Chamber of Commerce has announced this year’s grand marshals for the beloved Downey Christmas Parade, taking place on Sunday,...

Retired wrestling legend Sting to appear at OG Collectibles

Wrestling fans will have a rare chance to meet Sting, the retired icon known for his theatrical style and hard-hitting performances, at...

Who were better, the Beatles or Rolling Stones? Tribute concert aims to settle the debate.

The debate between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones has been going on ever since they first crossed paths on the charts 61 years ago....

Who's ready for a nighttime parade?

Downey Chamber of Commerce executive director Michael Calvert confirmed this week that the Independence Day parade scheduled for Sunday,...

Downey Dia de los Muertos Art Festival is returning for 11th year

Downey's hugely popular Dia de los Muertos Art Festival is returning for its 11th year, organizers announced. More than 10,000 people are...

Downey Library announces return of Beyond the Book Festival

The Downey City Library’s annual Beyond the Book Festival is returning Saturday, Sept. 21, organizers announced Monday. The free festival...

Dennis Kamakahi Music Festival brings authentic Hawaiian music to Downey

The Aloha Everywhere Concert Series continues at the Downey Theatre with The Dennis Kamakahi Music Festival, for an afternoon of Hawaiian...

Orquesta Akokan brings Cuban orchestra music to Downey Theatre

Straight out of Havana, Cuba comes Orquesta Akokán - a blazing ensemble of deeply soulful mambo reminiscent of Benny Moré, Pérez Prado,...

Mariachi Divas announce Christmas concert

Mariachi Divas will be joined by guest vocalist Melinda Salcido and Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles for a "Swingin' Navidad" Christmas...

Stay Gallery launches spring art classes & workshops

Registration is now open for Stay Gallery's spring 2024 art classes and workshops taking place between March and May. Explore a variety...

Downey Greek Festival is back this June

The Downey Greek Festival is returning for two days -- June 1-2, 2024 -- at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Downtown Downey. The...

Women's Empowerment Conference returning to Embassy Suites

The Women's Empowerment Conference is returning for a second consecutive year, the Downey Chamber of Commerce announced. The Embassy...