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2025: 17th Sake and Food Tasting Event in the Park (Unlimited Food & Drink, Over 50 of Sake and Shochu, and 22 Food & Beverage Providers) (See Video)NEW

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Date: Friday, 18 July, 2025       Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Map of Gloria Molina Grand Park, Downtown Los Angeles, 200 N Grand Ave

Sake in the Park 2025 - LTSC’s 45th Anniversary Summer Celebration
Celebrate community, culture, and cuisine at Sake in the Park 2025-an all-inclusive outdoor night market experience in the heart of Downtown LA. This beloved summer fundraiser returns bigger and better for the 45th anniversary of Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC), featuring unlimited sake tastings, food from LA’s top chefs, and vibrant community vibes under the city lights. All proceeds benefit LTSC’s mission supporting affordable housing, bilingual services, and the preservation of Little Tokyo.

General Information
• Annual Summer Fundraiser
• Hosted by Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC)
• All-inclusive tickets: unlimited food and drinks
• Celebrating LTSC’s 45th Anniversary

Date & Time
Friday, July 18, 2025
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Location
Gloria Molina Grand Park (Downtown LA), 200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Event Highlights
• ALL-INCLUSIVE ticket with unlimited food & drink
• 50+ sake & shōchū varieties from 20+ Japanese breweries
• 22+ food & beverage vendors representing LA’s diverse cuisine
• Local craft beer and nonalcoholic options available
• Sake barrel breaking ceremony
• Outdoor summer vibes at Grand Park in the heart of DTLA
• Valet parking available with sponsorships
• All proceeds support LTSC’s community programs

Visual Highlights from Past Events
• Guests smiling, holding food and drinks
• People sitting on the grass at Grand Park, enjoying the night
• Chefs serving food and food samples being passed around
• Dramatic moments of pouring sake and breaking sake barrels
• Couples drinking sake and friends posing with sake cups
• Attendees walking with branded bags, enjoying the festive atmosphere

Schedule
07:00 pm: Festival Opens / Tastings Begin
09:45 pmLast Call
10:00 pmEvent Ends

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Note: Must be 21 or older to attend. Valid photo ID required at entry.

 

Tags
#SakeInThePark #LittleTokyo #LTSC #JapaneseCulture #LAEvents #SakeTasting #SummerFestival #DTLAEvents #FoodieFestival #SakeLovers #SupportLittleTokyo #JapaneseFood #Shochu #GrandParkLA #LTSC45

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