ANCHOING THE LEGACY OF BOYLE HEIGHTS
Three Milestone Celebrations
FIVE Years of Nikkei Celebration | SEVENTY Year Anniversary of Otomisan | FIVE Years of Preservation
The Evening’s Program
5:00pm Parade route to be changed, more details to follow. 4:45p, meet in front of the Historic Japanese Hospital on 101 So. Fickett St., which will parade toward our stage in front of Otomisan, 2506 E. 1st St.
Presenter: Vice Consul Kaoru Kozawa of Japan will deliver opening remarks. - Japan House President Yuko Kaifu - Vivian Escalante, President & C.E.O., will express our gratitude and offer welcoming remarks to our partner, Little Tokyo President, Michael Okamura, opening remarks
Performances by: Hikari Taiko performance, The Neighborhood Music School, and Rebel’s Outcry.
The evening ends with our traditional
Sing-along to Ue Wo Muite Arukou’s “Sukiyaki”.
The Grand Finale: Bon Odori:
A Circle of Unity
Tote Bags and Tess, oh my!
Pre-order now.
As of today, Thursday, July 2nd, 2026,
Our new goal is $3,600 from the original $4,000 fundraising goal.
Invest, Sponsor, Support, and Celebrate with Us.
Donations over $200 will receive our limited edition 5th Annual Nikkei Tee-Shirt and Tote Bag.
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• Investing in the preservation of the foundational history of the Japanese American community in Boyle Heights.
• Your support sustains irreplaceable cultural anchors.
• From legacy and local businesses to longstanding community and educational establishments that anchor our region.
• Ensuring this vibrant, multigenerational heritage is not lost to redevelopment.
• Ensuring that this celebration continues for generations to come.
Boyle Heights Community Partners
603 North Breed Street
Los Angeles, California 90033
All donations are tax-deductible
Boyle Heights Community Partners is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.