WHAT:            
Twelve Southern California landmarks and buildings will participate in a dazzling display of support for National Wear Red Day by lighting up red on Friday, February 2, joining community members who will wear red to bring attention to cardiovascular disease, the No. 1 killer of women.

WHEN:
Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at sunset, unless noted differently

WHERE:         
Landmarks across Southern California

  • Angel Stadium of Anaheim Big A sign, 2000 Gene Autry Way Anaheim
  • Catalina Island Casino, City of Avalon
  • Los Angeles Airport LAX pylons, 1 World Way, Los Angeles
  • Los Angeles City Hall, 200 N. Spring St, Los Angeles
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum arches, 3911 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles
  • Optum Parking Structure, viewable from the 110 FWY in Downtown LA
  • Ovation Hollywood, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
  • Pacific Park Ferris Wheel, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica
  • Sixth Street Bridge, between Boyle Heights and Arts District, DTLA
  • SoFi Stadium, 1001 Stadium Dr., Inglewood (lighting up on Jan. 31 )
  • The Clock Tower, 225 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica
  • Third Street Promenade, Downtown Santa Monica

WHY:             

Heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death in women, claiming more lives than all cancers combined. Nearly 45% of women over age 20 are living with some form of CVD. Women experience unique life stages that increase their risk of developing CVD over their lifetime. Cardiovascular disease is also the leading cause of death for men and congenital heart defects are the most common birth defect in the U.S. But the good news is that most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented with awareness, education and positive lifestyle changes.

Every year, on the first Friday of February, the American Heart Association, which is celebrating its 100 th birthday this year, encourages the public to wear red to raise awareness and inspire them to live healthy and well to fight America’s leading killer. For more information, go to WearRedDay.org

Media
contact: Kristine Kelly, (213) 453-9277, kristine.kelly@heart.org