Santa Monica Block Fest Grows Big | Venice Beach News

Santa Monica’s Block Fest is exploding into its fifth edition this Saturday, July 11th, transforming three blocks of the Third Street Promenade into a free, vibrant community party with live DJs, a night market, food vendors, and FIFA World Cup screenings — drawing tens of thousands. Born from a creative pop-up concept, this grassroots festival, powered by YAPPY STUDIOS, QuickServe, and Beat Repeat, is breathing new life into Downtown Santa Monica, reconnecting locals with the city’s 90s energy while boosting small businesses. With plans to become a monthly event and free rides via Waymo, Block Fest is redefining urban celebration — inclusive, accessible, and packed with music, culture, and community. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5577e1760bcf8318