By SARAH SHMERLING | Editor-in-Chief
Paliskates will host a Fire Relief Skate Jam on Saturday, June 7, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Stoner Park, with professional and amateur skateboarders, vendors, food trucks, and more.
“There will be games of skate, best trick skate jams, autograph signings from special pros, and prizes ranging from cash to a week of Skate Camp,” according to event information.
Supported by dozens of entities, including Councilmember Traci Park, city of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department, LA Strong Foundation and more, the event is being hosted to support the Swarthmore Avenue skate shop, which was destroyed in the Palisades fire.
“This is a support your local skate shop event,” event organizers said. “Giving the skaters and kids an opportunity to connect with each other, their shop, and the greater skate community. Top professional skaters and leading brands have stepped up in solidarity with Paliskates—the nation’s longest-running, female-owned skate shop—to help ensure its future. The presence of these notable pros will make for an unforgettable and inspiring experience for all in attendance.”
Other event organizers include Heidi Lemmon of Skate Park Association International and Cindy Whitehead, sports stylist and founder of Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word. Participating brands include etnies, New Balance, Vans, The Skatepark Project and more.
Stoner Park is located at 1835 Stoner Avenue. Sponsoring brands and organizations will have booths and tables set up for the event’s duration. The Skate Jam competition will take place between 1 and 3 p.m.
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