The City of Los Angeles is honoring former President Barack Obama by renaming a street after him. The Los Angeles City Council had unanimously approved a proposal to rename 3.7 mile stretch of Rodeo Road that runs from Jefferson Boulevard to Arlington Avenue.
Los Angeles to rename "Rodeo Road" to "Obama Drive"
Changes will become official on May 4th
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 20: Former President of the United States, Barack Obama, watches on during the game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 20, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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The name change will happen during a naming ceremony and festival on Saturday, May 4th said City Council President Herb Wesson.
The free event includes performers Doug E. Fresh, Yo-Yo, BJ The Chicago Kid, Battlecat, Kurupt, Alex Isley, Gavlyn, T-Lyons, Baby S, DJ Tee, Verbs, DJ Qwesscoast and many others.
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 ➡️ https://t.co/1cy9WRt8ad #ObamaFestLA #ObamaBlvd pic.twitter.com/JgRgfkSlLF
— L.A. City Council President Herb Wesson (@HerbJWesson) April 23, 2019