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[h2]JUSTBECAUSE YOU NEEDED 1 MORE REASON TO HATE LAPD.[/h2]
The 4th Annual The Hundreds Labor Day Block Party and DJ AM Tribute is
CANCELLED.
I will give you guys the breakdown. We have been planning this party, in conjunction with Red Bull, for the past half-year. With Red Bull'sassistance, we had taken all the precautionary measures and proper bureaucratic steps to ensure this party would be bigger, badder, and even better than theprevious 3 block parties combined.
For those who may remember, our first block party "BLOCK HEADS" was shut down in 2006 because of our Fairfax neighbor who owns the Jewish marketright around the corner, north of Rosewood. This guy rallied up some of the older businesses on the block to put an end to all the fun the younger generationwas having in their neighborhood. Unfortunately for them, the Fairfax community was ecstatic about having our block parties. Countless parents with children tosenior citizens told us what a blessing it was to have a fun holiday event in their area.
Over the past couple years, our 1 neighbor couldn't say much because we had gone through the city and LAPD to comply with ordinances and make sure wewere putting on a fun, safe event for the Fairfax community and our customers. But last year, he threw such a fit that he vowed The Hundreds would never havea party on our street ever again.
As we began preparing for this year's party, we knew he'd be a thorn in our side, so we worked closely with neighbors, authorities, police, and citycouncilmen to make sure this party went off without a hitch. Of course, just days before our 4th Annual Block Party's supposed to ignite, LAPD steps in andshuts it down.
From what it appears to everyone on our end, LAPD has it out for us. And all because of 1 whiny voice that didn't have a prom date in high school so hedecided to ruin the fun for thousands of people. LAPD has refused to listen to our side, although we've told them we can get a petition with hundreds ofsignatures in support of this event. Our City Councilman is ignoring us as well. At this point, we have our hands tied behind our back.
We have 35,000 different people check this website on a daily basis. This is where we need your help. Not that it will change much now, but to drive thepoint home, please email and call these people and let them know:
1) Why The Hundreds Block Party is an important event for you and the community
2) Why it is a mistake to cancel this event.
City Councilman Paul Koretz
paul.koretz@lacity.org
John Darnell
john.darnell@lacity.org
LAPD Senior Lead Officer Arthur Gallegos
(213) 473-04756 (OFFICE)
35849@lapd.lacity.org
Wilshire Community Police Station
Front Desk
4861 West Venice Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90019
Wilshire Station Community Relations Office
Sergeant A.J. Kirby
Thanks everyone. We are sincerely sorry for all who made plans to be at our event. Trust me, no one is more distraught and disappointed over thisCity's actions than us. We'll be back. Bigger. Badder. Better. And probably Bitter.
So sorry,
Bobby and Ben Hundreds
