Rodeo Drive Closes for Father’s Day Car Show

Los Angeles, CA · June 21, 2026

The longest day of the year is behind us, but the summer energy is just getting started. If you are heading toward Beverly Hills or Pasadena today, expect plenty of company on the sidewalks and a few strategic detours.

📰 The Lead

The 32nd annual Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance takes over Beverly Hills today, transforming the city’s most famous three-block stretch into a high-octane gallery. This Father’s Day tradition remains one of the few world-class car shows that stays entirely free to the public, though the price of admission is navigating the crowds.

Expect to see everything from pre-war European classics to the latest "hypercars" that rarely see the light of day. Because of the event, Rodeo Drive is completely closed to vehicle traffic between Wilshire Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard until late this evening. If you aren't looking for a parking challenge, consider taking the 720 bus or parking several blocks east of Canon Drive and walking in. The show runs until 4:30 PM, with the "Best of Show" award typically announced mid-afternoon near the intersection of Dayton Way.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Summer Beach Bus — The seasonal shuttle service from the San Fernando Valley to Santa Monica and Malibu begins its full daily schedule today.

  • Riverside Drive Upgrades — New protected bike lanes between Los Feliz and Glendale are now fully striped and open for the morning cycling rush.

☁️ Today's Outlook

  • High 78°F · Low 58°F — Overcast
    • The morning gray will linger, so keep a light sweater nearby for outdoor brunch.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance — Rodeo Drive, 9:30 AM–4:30 PM Massive display of rare and exotic cars on the closed city streets.

  • Pasadena: Chalk Festival — Victory Park, 10:00 AM–7:00 PM Hundreds of artists turn the pavement into temporary masterpieces over Father's Day weekend.

  • Hollywood Farmers Market — Ivar & Selma Ave, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM Peak stone fruit season has arrived; look for the first local cherries and apricots.

  • Levitt Pavilion Free Concert — MacArthur Park, 5:00 PM Pack a picnic for an evening of live jazz and soul under the trees.

  • Long Beach: Father’s Day BBQ — Aquarium of the Pacific, 11:00 AM A short drive for a buffet lunch followed by a look at the new shark exhibits.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • Bob Baker Marionette Theater
    • Founded in 1963, this theater is the oldest of its kind in the country. Now settled in its Highland Park home, the troupe continues to use hand-crafted puppets and original mid-century scores. Every performance still concludes with the theater's signature tradition: a cup of ice cream for every guest.

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