The 2nd Annual Night on Broadway event drew crowds to downtown Los Angeles to celebrate the 8th anniversary of Councilmember Jose Huizar’s Bringing Back Broadway Initiative.

Broadway’s historic theaters, many of which are normally closed to the public, featured performances by world-renown artists.  The street festival included a 40-foot Ferris wheel, interactive kids zone, silent disco, mural garden, light-immersive art installations, and more.

The night was a blast, and showed all of Los Angeles the beauty and culture of DTLA.  Check out some of the highlights of the evening.

The Ferris wheet at Night on Broadway. Photo by Christian Meola.

A shot of the crowd at Night on Broadway. Photo by Christian Meola.

Photo by Christian Meola.

Photo by Christian Meola.Photo by Christian Meola.

Photo by Christian Meola.

The marquee of the Los Angeles Theater. Photo by Christian Meola.

Performance at the Palace Theatre. The Clouds Below with Dancers by Flipz Entertainment. Photo by Christian Meola.

Photo by Christian Meola.

Silent Disco at Night on Broadway. Photo by Christian Meola.

Art installation at Night on Broadway. Photo by Christian Meola.

I’ve always loved the tall, pink bike rack with gold pig heads on top. Find it outside Grand Central Market on Broadway. Photo by Christian Meola.

The beautiful interior of the Orpheum Theatre. Photo by Adriane Hoff

Zen Arts Presents: The Last Night. Seen on stage at the incredible Orpheum Theatre. Photo by Adriane Hoff

A selfie with a performer outside the Palace Theater. Photo by Christian Meola.