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Barack Obama Will Get A Street Named After Him In Los Angeles
The city of Los Angeles is showing Barack Obama some major love with the unveiling of Obama Boulevard on May 4.
The ceremony will be complete with a street festival for the people.
Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson announced the news in a tweet on Tuesday:
“It’s here! Join us May 4 for the Obama Blvd. naming ceremony and street festival! The event is FREE to the public but tickets are limited, so sign up to reserve your spot today.”
Wesson then provided a link to RSVP for the festivities.
A few names are expected to attend the event, including L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti and Democratic Rep. Karen Bass (Calif.).
The announcement comes after the Los Angeles City Council voted in August to rename the city road currently known as Rodeo Road to Obama Boulevard.
At the time, Garcetti tweeted that he was thrilled “that Angelenos and visitors will forever be reminded of the legacy of President @BarackObama when traveling across L.A.”
It’s no surprise Garcetti was rooting for Obama Boulevard either. Garcetti worked as a California co-chairman for Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign and he was also endorsed by the former president during his reelection campaign in 2017.
There’s no word if Obama himself will pop up for the event, but surely he’ll take a stroll down his own road in the near future!
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