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Finding community<\/a> and standing up for a cause have long been part of Los Angeles\u2019 identity. From LGBTQ+<\/a> rights marches to neighborhood rallies, the city has a history of uniting people to fight for a better future.<\/p>\n This weekend, that spirit returns to WeHo<\/a> as AIDS Walk Los Angeles takes over local streets, drawing participants, advocates, and supporters to raise awareness and funds for a cause that continues to affect communities across the country.<\/p>\n AIDS Walk Los Angeles route and street closures<\/p>\n AIDS Walk Los Angeles returns this Sunday, October 18, 2026,<\/a> starting and finishing at West Hollywood Park, located at 647 N. San Vicente Boulevard. The walk follows an approximately two-mile loop that takes around 45 minutes to complete.<\/p>\n The park will also host community booths, food trucks, and music starting at 9 a.m., followed by the opening ceremony at 10:30 a.m.<\/p>\n The walk will bring several street closures and traffic restrictions throughout the day. According to the City of West Hollywood\u2019s official notice<\/a>, drivers should plan for the following closures and restrictions:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udea7 San Vicente Boulevard: Closed between Santa Monica Boulevard and Melrose Avenue from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udea7 Santa Monica Boulevard: Closed between Doheny Drive and La Cienega Boulevard from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n \u26a0\ufe0f Doheny Drive: Lane closures and traffic diversions from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n \u26a0\ufe0f La Cienega Boulevard: A southbound lane closure near Santa Monica Boulevard from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n \ud83d\ude97 Melrose Avenue: Limited local access and restrictions near the intersection with Doheny Drive from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n Drivers should plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time, especially during the morning. For real-time traffic updates, check Caltrans QuickMap<\/a> before heading out.<\/p>\n About AIDS Walk Los Angeles<\/p>\n Now in its 42nd edition, AIDS Walk Los Angeles<\/a> is an annual fundraising event supporting HIV\/AIDS prevention, treatment, and community services. Organized by APLA Health, the walk raises money for programs that provide essential resources, including healthcare, housing, and food assistance.<\/p>\n The event first took place in 1985, during the early years of the AIDS epidemic,<\/a> when community organizing and fundraising were vital to supporting people living with HIV. Over the decades, it has grown into a major local tradition, with attendance at past editions reaching 20,000 to 30,000 participants, reflecting the scale of community support behind the cause.<\/p>\n