Historic Union Station has been serving Southern California for 75 years. Join Metro, in association with National Train Day, Amtrak and Metrolink as we commemorate this iconic station’s 75th birthday and celebrate all things rail on Saturday, May 3, 10am-4pm.
Activities:
Official Ceremony
Watch the rededication of the station at 10am in the historic ticket concourse area.
Amtrak Exhibits
Go behind the scenes of the passenger railroad for National Train Day. See one-of-a-kind rai...
Historic Union Station has been serving Southern California for 75 years. Join Metro, in association with National Train Day, Amtrak and Metrolink as we commemorate this iconic station’s 75th birthday and celebrate all things rail on Saturday, May 3, 10am-4pm.
Activities:
Official Ceremony
Watch the rededication of the station at 10am in the historic ticket concourse area.
Amtrak Exhibits
Go behind the scenes of the passenger railroad for National Train Day. See one-of-a-kind rail cars, learn how trains work and tour the Amtrak Exhibit Train. More information coming soon.
Chuggington™ Kids Depot
Free kid-friendly activities with Chuggington™, the hit preschool television series that follows the adventures of three young trainees as they learn to ride the rails.
Self-Guided Architectural Tours
Talk with Metro Art docents throughout the station to learn more about Union Station’s architecture, embellishments and artworks. More information coming soon.
Model Train Displays
See N-scale model trains in action as Orange County N'gineers showcase their elaborate miniature railroads.
Entertainment:
MAIN STAGE:
9:30-10am and 11-11:30am
Mariachi Reyna
All-female mariachi ensemble.
12-12:45pm
Las Cafeteras
Energetic bilingual performance with Afro-Mexican Son Jarocho, Hip Hop and Folk.
1-2pm
Big Jay McNeely with Mark Tortorici and The Hollywood Combo
A good-time rockin’ Rhythm & Blues band.
2:30-3:30pm
Ladd McIntosh Swing Orchestra
Swing, Two-beat, Latin, Funk Rock and Ballads.
Emcee performing between sets starting at 11:30am
DJ Rani de Leon
Worldly sounds, jazz textures and ‘feel-good’ roots and soul music.
SOUTH PATIO STAGE:
12-12:45pm
Dr. Pinch & The Pinchtones
WWII-era swing music with comedy and vaudeville interludes.
1-1:45pm
Cava
Blend of Afro-Cuban, Cumbia, Salsa and Funk.
2-2:30pm and 2:45-3:15pm
Choo Choo Bob
Cast members from the Minneapolis-based children’s program perform original railroad themed music.
3:15-4pm
Mudbug Brass Band
Marching performances that traverse the station and end at the South Patio stage. New Orleans traditional jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Funk and Mardi Gras.
EAST PORTAL:
11-11:30am
East Wind Lion Dance Troupe
Processional performance begins at the East Portal. A traditional south China lion dance and martial arts group.
1-1:45pm and 2-2:45pm
Los Angeles Muses
Classic a capella favorites from classic groups like the Andrews Sisters.
FRED HARVEY ROOM:
1:30-2pm, 2:30-3pm and 3:30-4pm
The Jennifer Keith Quintet
Timeless sounds of jazz, American roots and pop music.
Adventures:
LA Union Station 75th Anniversary “Street Mural” Bike Ride led by C.I.C.L.E.
C.I.C.L.E., with the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles, will lead a community bicycle ride that loops through neighboring artist communities. Meet at 11am at Union Station; the ride will leave promptly at 11:30am. Space is limited. RSVP at http://www.metro.net/service/discounts/marketstours/l-union-station-75th-anniversary-street-mural-ride/.
Free rides to Glendale
Visit the historic Glendale Southern Pacific Railroad Station on Metrolink and Amtrak trains departing LA Union Station at 11am, 12pm, 12:10pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. From Glendale Station, enjoy free rides on the Glendale Beeline bus into downtown Glendale, with more than 100 restaurants. Trains will return from Glendale Station to LA Union Station at 11:30am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 12:10pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm.