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Olvera Street Los AngelesOlvera Street Restaurants, Shops and Events !At the center of the Pueblo is Olvera Street, an open air Mexican market lined with restaurants, shops and stalls with colorful Mexican handcrafts. The Olvera Street shops carry wonderful embroidered Mexican clothing, Taxco silver jewelry and other handicrafts. Olvera Street is the oldest street in Los Angeles and part of the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic District dating back to 1781.
 Olvera Street Entertainers
Olvera Street Church
Olvera Street Plaza Church The Plaza church, Our Lady Queen Of Angels, is the oldest church in Los Angeles. It's a Catholic church built in 1822 to serve the local settlers of Los Angeles. It is one of the three designated California Historic Landmarks in Los Angeles. Olvera Street RestaurantsThere are lots of places to eat at on Olvera Street, from Taco stands to nice sitdown Mexican restaurants. 
El Paseo Inn Restaurant on Olvera Street My favorite Mexican restaurant on Olvera Street is El Paseo Inn. I love to dine on their outside patio facing the street with all the entertainment and fun activities going on. Their food and margaritas are delicious. There a few more restaurants that I also recommend on Olvera Street. I also enjoy eating at Las Anita's Mexican Restaurant, El Rancho Grande, and the La Golondrina Mexican Restaurant. 
La Golondrina Cafe Olvera Street Blessing of The Animals
Blessing Of The Animals One of the most popular events on Olvera Street Los Angeles is the annual Blessing of the Animals which began with St. Francis Assisi. It takes place on the Saturday before Easter Sunday, when decorated animals assemble in the Olvera Street Plaza at 2 PM. Then led by the Los Angeles Cardinal, they parade up the Olvera Street and past a platform where the Cardinal blesses each animal as it goes by. Beause of tradition, a cow, adorned with flowers, heads the procession. Avila Adobe Olvera Street
Avila Adobe Olvera Street Avila Adobe is the oldest residence still standing in Los Angeles. There are tours given Monday through Saturday, but it's open every day for viewing. Olvera Street Events
Mexican Folk Dancers On Olvera Street All events on Olvera Street Los Angeles are free to the public. For event information please call (213)485-8372. Here is a list of the most popular Olvera Street events. The admission is free. The visitors center is open Mon-Sat 10 AM - 3 PM. The Olvera Street shops and stalls open daily 10 AM until dark. Restaurants stay open later.
Las Posadas Procession on Olvera Street 
Dia De Los Muertos Procession on Olvera Street 
Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Olvera Street 
Olvera Street Entrance Sign There are many more events at Olvera Street Los Angeles throughout the year. Please call for event information: (213)485-8372. Address Of Olvera Street Los AngelesOlivera Street is located in the El Pueblo De Los Angeles Historic Park at 845 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Phone: (213)680-2525. How to get to Olvera Street Los Angeles Exit Hollywood Freeway (101) southbound at Broadway, go straight on Aliso Street across Broadway to Main Street, turn left to parking lot. Or, exit hollywood Freeway (101) northbound at Aliso Street, go straight onto Arcadia Street and continue to Main Street, turn right to parking lot. Olvera Street is located next to the Union Station in Los Angeles. Return to Los Angeles City Guide Return from Olvera Street Los Angeles to Destination Southern California Home Page |
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