FAQs

Yes. All events are free to attend, but require registration in advance. If you plan to attend, please register as soon as possible so we can prepare for your participation. Space at Mass is limited and expected to fill up quickly, so don’t wait to register! Due to space limitations, tickets will be required for entrance into Mass.

No. All events are free to attend, but do require registration in advance. If you plan to attend, please register as soon as possible so we can prepare for your participation. Space at Mass is limited and expected to fill up quickly, so don’t wait to register!

Space at Mass is limited and expected to fill up quickly, so don’t wait to register! Due to space limitations, tickets will be required for entrance into Mass.

There is no limit to the number of people who can participate in the Eucharistic Procession, so even if the Mass has already reached capacity, please register for the procession and come participate in this beautiful witness of faith.

We understand that plans change. If you’ve registered but will no longer be attending, please use the cancellation link found in your registration confirmation email to cancel your registration.

This is especially important if you registered to attend the Mass. Please be sure to cancel your registration so that another person can attend.

All priests, deacons, religious brothers, religious sisters, and seminarians are invited to vest and formally process in the downtown Eucharistic Procession. Participation in the procession is possible even if your schedule does not permit you to attend the Mass beforehand. You must register to participate in either portion of the event by clicking here.

All clergy from outside the Archdiocese of Los Angeles are required to submit a letter of suitability. Letters must include reference to suitability for ministry and completion of safe environment training and current background checks.

Letters must be submitted by June 6, 2025, and sent to:

Office of Vicar for Clergy
ATTN: Rev. Michael Perucho
3424 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90010
‍
A copy should also be emailed to: vfco@la-archdiocese.org.

Yes! Participants who are not attending the Mass are invited to line the sidewalks of the procession route and prepare to welcome our Eucharistic Lord as he arrives! The map of the route can be found here. After the Blessed Sacrament and the rest of the procession has passed your location, you are then invited (if physically able) to join the procession and walk the remainder of the route back to the Cathedral where Benediction will take place. Please register so we can plan for your participation.  

Priests, deacons, religious brothers, religious sisters, and seminarians are invited to vest and formally process in the downtown Eucharistic Procession, even if they are unable to attend the Mass. You must register to vest and participate in the formal procession.

Yes! We encourage parishes and dioceses to coordinate group attendance to make transportation and participation easier for your participants.

If you are coordinating a group bus, be sure to fill out this form to receive a permit to load and unload in the designated bus zone for this event.

You can register up to 30 people on one registration. If you have a group larger than that, please contact registration@eucharisticcongress.org for further assistance.

The Eucharistic Procession route is approximately 1 mile in length. It will begin and end at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. More information, including a map of the route, can be found here.

General Public:
If you are registered to attend the Mass, be sure to plan ample time to find parking and walk to the Cathedral. Doors for Mass will open at 2:00pm. Seating is general admission, so the earlier you arrive, the better your seat will be. You must arrive no later than 2:45pm. If you have registered for the Mass, but not arrived by 2:45pm, your seat may be given away.  

If you are not attending Mass, but participating in the procession, please line the sidewalks anywhere along the procession route and prepare to welcome our Eucharistic Lord as he arrives! The procession is expected to begin around 4:30pm. Surrounding streets will be shut down to vehicle traffic during the procession, so plan to arrive at least 30-45 minutes before the procession begins. Gloria Molina Grand Park is an excellent kid-friendly spot to spend some time if you arrive early!  

Clergy, Religious, and Seminarians:
To participate in the Mass, you must arrive between 1:00-2:00pm and be vested no later than 2:15pm.  

To participate in the Procession, you must arrive between 3:15-3:45pm and be vested no later than 4:00pm.  

Further information about vesting locations and arrival instructions will be provided via email based upon your registration selections.

Traffic and parking in downtown LA can be challenging. Because of this we highly encourage building in extra time for your drive or considering carpooling, group buses, and utilizing the metro. There are three parking garages nearby that can be utilized for the event. Please visit the Transportation & Parking section for a map and more details.

Yes, appropriate levels of security and emergency medical care for an event this size will be present.

During the festival, a variety of food options will be available for purchase: food trucks, food carts, grab & go items, and cafe concessions. You can also feel free to pack a picnic dinner for your family to eat while enjoying musical entertainment from Las Colibrí.

Yes. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered at the Cathedral during the festival taking place after the procession has concluded. Priests willing to help with hearing Confessions should indicate that during the registration process.

All participants are responsible for securing their own accommodations. We do not have any hotel blocks arranged for this event. There are many large events taking place in downtown Los Angeles this weekend, so you may find more affordable options outside of the downtown area.

Media interested in covering the events can apply for media credentials here. Media applications must be submitted no later than June 9th. You will receive contact from a member of our team after your application has been submitted. Please contact media@la-archdiocese.org or (213) 637-7215 with any questions.