WEST HOLLYWOOD—The city of West Hollywood is a co-sponsor for, #BOOM!2026–An Evening in Oz, a New Year’s Eve celebration, organized by the Institute for Public Strategies (IPS). IPS leads the Safer WeHo Coalition, which is dedicated to reducing and preventing substance use-related harm within the West Hollywood community. By offering innovative alternatives to traditional nightlife activities, the Safer WeHo Coalition fosters environments that promote community engagement and healthier lifestyles.
#BOOM!2026–An Evening in Oz will take place Wednesday, December 31, beginning at 8:30 p.m. and it will run until 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026. The celebration will be held at Plummer Park’s Fiesta Hall, located at 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard. The event is free and open to attendees 18 or older. Advance registration is encouraged; to reserve your spot visit www.eventbrite.com/e/boom-tickets-1968302841785.
Plummer Park’s Fiesta Hall will be transformed into a dazzling Emerald City, coming alive with decorations, light refreshments, music from a DJ, and a photobooth to capture all the memories and friends made along the Yellow Brick Road.
The PickUp will be operating from 8 p.m.-3 a.m. on New Year’s Eve. The service runs along Santa Monica Boulevard, and the closest stop to Plummer Park is at Santa Monica Boulevard and Gardner. Visit wehopickup.com for more route information.
Since 2014, West Hollywood has co-sponsored alcohol- and drug-free New Year’s Eve experiences. The city is committed to programs that support people in connecting to recovery services in the community. West Hollywood previously partnered with IPS to bring forward events such as #BOOM, #SIZZLE!, and, most recently, Novemberfest to support the sober community in West Hollywood. For more information about substance use and addiction recovery resources visit www.weho.org/services/human-services/programs-and-services.
For details about #BOOM!2026–An Evening in Oz, contact Jennifer Del Toro, West Hollywood Community Affairs Supervisor, at jdeltoro@weho.org or at (323) 848-6549. For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing dial 711 or 1-800-735-2929 (TTY) or 1-800-735-2922 (voice) for California Relay Service (CRS) assistance.
By Danny Jones