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Lionel Messi Was Already A Baller As A 12-Year-Old In Argentina Here are some highlights from a Newell’s Old Boys vs. El Torito youth match back in October of 1999. If your struck by the kid in the red and white number 10 jersey and his uncannily familiar way of freezing some defenders solid with his dribbling Read more ... and nipping the ball away from others right at the very last millisecond, it’s because that little dude is none other than a 12-year-old Lionel Messi. Funny how you can see glimpses of his game now in how he played way back then.

Jeb Bush Campaign Sells Guacamole Bowl for $75, Twitter Erupts Somewhere in Florida, an El Torito is missing its guac bowl.

GRAND PARK'S 4TH OF JULY BLOCK PARTY FREE / GRATIS #GO4THDTLA +++++++++++++++ Grand Park is the place to celebrate together with music, food, and an incredible fireworks display launched from the civic center skyline. Grab the best friends, the whole family, and main squeezes and e Read more ... njoy a bit of togetherness under the beautiful Angeleno sky. **Safety for everyone is número uno. Please read all event info to know what to bring and what to leave at home:** GETTING THROUGH BAG CHECK: All bags will be checked upon entry to event space. PICNICS/OUTSIDE FOOD is welcome. SIZE OF BAGS AND BACKPACKS/TOTES and COOLERS must be standard backpack size or smaller (16.75 inches x 13 inches x 8.5 inches). NO OUTSIDE BEVERAGES including juice and soda. ONLY EMPTY (non glass) WATER BOTTLES allowed. FREE WATER FILLING STATIONS will be available in the event space, provided by LADWP, in addition to several booths with water for sale. HANDHELD UMBRELLAS allowed, no tents, large umbrellas or anything that spikes into the ground HOOCH: This will be an alcohol-free event: no beer garden or point of purchase / no outside alcohol permitted in event space. PLEASE BRING your love for Los Angeles, sunglasses, sunscreen, best friends, and smiling faces. +++++++++++++++ FOOD FOR SALE: Food vendors will be onsite. @[651467818242206:274:Artesana] / @[114197818660028:274:Front Porch Pops] / RAMIREZ MEXICAN FOOD / TAQUERIA EL TORITO / @[150286051694002:274:Leonor's Vegetarian Mexican Food] / @[297071213781003:274:What the Funnel] / ANN’s BAKERY / LION KING PRODUCTIONS / GAMA FARMS / @[80777301243:274:Pop-Gram Kettle Corn] / @[170182033107074:274:Jugo verde today] / JACK’S THAI BBQ / @[669308819779572:274:Love Swirls] / @[213515998672229:274:The Red Leopard Tea Co.] / THE KING OF KETTLE KORN / MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE / C & C CONCESSIONS / KOOL FRUIT ITALIAN ICE / CHUCHO’S TACOS / @[195867330499531:274:Pizza on Wheels] / @[133812235094:274:The Grilled Cheese Truck] / THE GREEK GOURMET / SEAWEST PRODUCTIONS / PUPUSAS DELMI +++++++++++++++ SCHEDULE: Doors open at 3pm for early birds (no prior admittance). Rooftop fireworks display at 9pm. Event ends at 9:30pm. THE FRONT YARD Stage (between Grand and Hill): @[141348592599075:274:Flypoet Spoken Word & Music Showcase] / @[18712727814:274:KCRW] DJ JEREMY SOLE / Foothill Force Jump Rope Team / @[464365330332679:274:La Junta] with Special Guests Eduardo Martinez + others / KCRW DJ Marion Hodges / Groove Junkies Evan Landes featuring @[145588408811354:274:MoreHouse Records] artist Solara w/ Special Guest Katisse Buckingham (Special DJ Set & 'Live' PA) THE BACKYARD Stage (between Broadway and Spring): THE HOST: Mario Hernandez / @[204648049661850:274:Skin & Bones] / DJS VICTOR RODRIGUEZ & CHRIS BOWEN / KCRW DJ ANTHONY VALADEZ / @[175273202493293:274:DJ Rumbero] / Salsa Dancers RODRIGO & NAYARA + @[444113372298689:274:Celso & Alejandra] + HECTOR LLAMAS & KATHY REYES ON THE STREETS: @[237838649568563:274:Sweet Beats] truck with @[188641011158857:274:DJ Ry Toast] / @[102021493208619:274:I&I sOUND sYSTEM] MURAL PAINTING with @[150498424980244:274:Mobile Mural Lab] +++++++++++++++ STREET CLOSURE INFO and PARKING DETAILS: See Google Mapa https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zrcBpBh-R95c.k-WaMz49A6zY&usp=sharing BIKE PARKING: @[112820538777467:274:Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition]'s Bike Valet available on 2nd and Hill. FREE METRO RECOMMENDATION: Take @[200654486762:274:Metro Los Angeles] Red/Purple lines to CIVIC CENTER/GRAND PARK STATION (use 1st St exit; Temple St exit is only open for ADA/elevator access). Gold Line to UNION STATION or LITTLE TOKYO/ARTS DISTRICT STATION, then 7-12 min walk toward City Hall. AVOID LONG LINES ON YOUR RETURN TRIP: Load your TAP card with round trip fare in advance (online or on your way in) and bypass the long TAP Vending Machine lines in the evening. PLEASE LEAVE AT HOME: Grilling gear, alcohol, narcotics, fireworks, sparklers, candles, large coolers (handheld coolers OK but subject to search), lawn furniture including low folding chairs, tents, lawn umbrellas or sun umbrellas (handheld umbrellas OK) or anything that spikes into the ground or would obstruct views of stages. THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES ARE PROHIBITED: Public Intoxication / Rollerblading / Skateboarding / Smoking / Vaping / Unauthorized Vending / Aggressive Solicitation / Staking Objects to Ground Grand Park is an LA County park powered by The Music Center. Sponsorship support from Bank of America. Grand Park’s 4th of July Block Party also supported by KCRW Summer Nights. MORE INFO http://grandparkla.org/event/4th-of-july-block-party/?instance_id=70249