Walk the Talk is no ordinary walk. It’s a biannual parade! LA Poverty Department brings Skid Row to life with performances along the parade route that pay tribute to neighborhood initiatives and the men and women whose contributions to the community call for a big, blaring celebration.

Site-specific performances acknowledge Skid Row residents and workers who have done transformative work in the community. The parade features a New Orleans style brass band, artist rendered portraits of each honoree, and performances by LAPD about each honoree.

The Parade and performances, honor Iron Donato; Stephanie Bell; Al Ballesteros, CEO of Wesley Health Centers; Pastor Blue and Amelia Rayno, Blue Hollywood Street Sanctuary; Tom Grode; Sean Gregory, LACAN, ReFresh Spot, Venice Community Housing; Soma Snakeoil, Sidewalk Project; and Anthony Ruffin, Staff Analyst, Harm Reduction division, DHS at the Skid Row Care Campus.