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City clears LA Galaxy World Cup watch parties on Hermosa Beach with limited VIP permission

Hermosa Beach City Council · January 28, 2026
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Hermosa Beach Council approved an Impact Level 3 application from LA Galaxy for July World Cup watch parties on the beach, subject to neighborhood notification and public‑safety conditions; council allowed the applicant to pursue a limited VIP area while encouraging coordination with local businesses.

Hermosa Beach — The City Council voted Jan. 27 to approve LA Galaxy’s request to host World Cup watch parties on the beach in July, authorizing an Impact Level 3 special event on dates listed in the city's events calendar and obligating the organizer to meet neighborhood‑notification, permitting and public‑safety requirements.

Special-events staff said the event producer anticipates up to 3,000 attendees per day for matches and that program elements could include a large screen, stage, sponsor…

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