Mario and Courtney Lopez, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, Whitney Port, and More Join the Milestone Fundraiser at Santa Monica Pier
UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its annual Party on the Pier on Sunday, November 2, bringing together celebrities, families, and community supporters for a day of fun and philanthropy at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier.
The beloved event, which raises critical funds for programs benefiting children treated at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital locations worldwide, will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ticket presales have ended, but general admission tickets can be purchased at the venue on the day of the event.
This year’s celebration will feature appearances by Mario and Courtney Lopez, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, Whitney Port, Raini and Rico Rodriguez, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle-Kline, and Christine Chiu, with additional celebrity guests to be announced.
Notable alumni from past years have included John Legend, Jenna Dewan, Tori Spelling, Tia Mowry, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Mackenzie Ziegler, Peyton List, AnnaLynne McCord, Josh Peck, Nathan Kress, Audrina Patridge, and Kate Flannery.
Event Highlights
- Unlimited access to Pacific Park rides
- VIP area sponsored by the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation
- Carnival games featuring prizes from Mattel Inc.
- “Power of Play” craft tent, sponsored by The Goldhirsh-Yellin Foundation
- Celebrity meet-and-greets and photo activations
- Meal vouchers and carnival snacks
- Therapy animals from UCLA’s People-Animal Connection
Party on the Pier is supported by major sponsors, including the Michael and Lori Milken Family Foundation, the Barach Family, The Change Reaction, Dr. Neal and Beth Cutler, Mia and John Janick, Ellen and Richard Sandler, Janet and Ray Scherr, and Brad and Karen Sraberg.
All proceeds provide unrestricted funding for high-priority pediatric programs at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital. In 2023, the event raised more than $1.07 million, directly supporting care. More information and further details are available on the event’s website.
