Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to descend on Leimert Park this weekend for California’s largest block party, when the Taste of Soul Family Festival hits Crenshaw Boulevard for its 19th year.
The free-to-access celebration, which lasts from 10am to 7pm on Saturday, is a day-long celebration of culture, fun and of course food. Hundreds of tents line Crenshaw, from Stocker Street to Obama Boulevard, but the food isn’t the only thing people go for.
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Four stages will be set up along the way providing live entertainment, including some areas for younger visitors to enjoy.
The event was created by Bakewell Media CEO and Executive Publisher Danny Bakewell Sr., with an emphasis on showcasing what the South Los Angeles community has to offer.
“Taste of Soul was created to highlight the positive aspects of African American life and to encourage the enjoyment, respect and appreciation of our community and each other in an atmosphere of respect, peace, pride and joy,” said Bakewell in a statement shared on the festival website.
Since its founding in 2005, the festival has exploded in size, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors in recent years.
Once again, KCAL News has partnered with the celebration, and beloved anchors Pat Harvey and Chauncy Glover will headline the live show, joined by Sports Central’s Jim Hill. The show runs Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., as reporters Rina Nakano and Kalyna Astrinos move around the site to highlight just a few of the countless sights.
Past celebrities who attended the event include Queen Latifah, Tiffany Hadish and Cedric the Entertainer.
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