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Hermosa Beach commission recommends LA Galaxy World Cup watch parties for 2026, asks that VIP area not be on sand
Summary
The Parks & Recreation advisory commission voted 5‑0 to recommend council approve LA Galaxy "soccer celebration" World Cup watch parties on the beach in July 2026, citing coordination with AAU volleyball and staff plans for crowd management; commissioners urged no VIP section on the sand.
The Hermosa Beach Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission on Jan. 6 recommended that City Council approve a proposed LA Galaxy "soccer celebration" — a series of World Cup watch parties on the beach south of the pier — with conditions to protect public access and safety.
Staff described the proposal as a July 2026 series of event days that would include a stage, a large screen for broadcasts, merchandise sales and sponsor activations, and an estimated maximum attendance of up to 3,000 people per day. The staff report included a fiscal impact estimate (staff listed…
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