Where Will Los Ángeles Azules Street Be Located in the United States?

Los Ángeles Azules, a cumbia group originating from Iztapalapa, will receive a street named after them in the United States. The official ceremony will be held on Monday, September 14 in Panorama City, California, as part of the beginning of Latino Heritage Month.

When and where will the official ceremony take place?

The intersection of Van Nuys Boulevard and Chase Street will be named «Los Ángeles Azules Square.» The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. at 8610 Van Nuys Blvd., Panorama City.

City Council member of District 6, Imelda Padilla, will lead the tribute. Padilla represents that area of the San Fernando Valley, where a large Mexican community resides.

The ceremony will include a tour of Plaza Del Valle. Handprints of the group members engraved in cement will also be presented, along with the presentation of recognition awards.

Some local media initially indicated Saturday as the date of the event. However, the official statement from the group and the council member’s office confirm that the ceremony will be on Monday, September 14.

Musical Tribute: The Career Behind the Recognition

Los Ángeles Azules were born in the Iztapalapa neighborhood in Mexico City. From there, the group took Mexican cumbia to stages in the United States, Argentina, Colombia, and Europe.

The band accumulates more than 17 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Additionally, it became the first Mexican group to surpass one billion plays on YouTube with two different songs.

The group also performed at festivals such as Vive Latino and Coachella in the United States. That trajectory established Los Ángeles Azules as one of the most-listened-to cumbia bands worldwide.

In an interview with Eden Dorantes, group member Elías Mejía, known as «Doc,» spoke about the group’s growth. «Thank God, we have international recognition, and more from the audience,» the musician said.

Mejía also acknowledged the role of the Latino community in the United States. He assured that the support of Hispanic audiences was key to the group’s international reach.

The musician recalled that the group began playing at family parties in Iztapalapa. Decades later, that same music crossed the border and found a new audience in cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and Las Vegas.

Cultural Recognition: What the Plaza Represents for the Band

In a statement, the group members described the significance of the tribute. They noted that the corner of Van Nuys and Chase represents the bond built with the Latino community over the years.

The group also thanked the families who have made their music part of their daily lives. The band considered the recognition as a symbol, beyond their artistic trajectory.

The ceremony takes place during Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month. Imelda Padilla is hosting this year’s celebrations in her district.

Reactions from Followers to the Tribute in Los Angeles

The news went viral quickly among the group’s followers on social media. Many fans from Mexico and the United States sent congratulatory messages following the announcement.

Users from different platforms highlighted the band’s journey from Mexico City to international recognition. Others emphasized the pride of seeing the Iztapalapa neighborhood represented in the United States.

The comments agreed on one point: they consider the tribute well-deserved after decades of career. The Mexican community in California celebrated the announcement as a collective achievement.

New Single and Tour: The Group’s Current Agenda

In addition to the tribute, Los Ángeles Azules is promoting the song «Pa’ Él,» alongside Argentine singer Tini. Mejía described the collaboration as a positive experience with the artist.

The band also continues with the «Cumbia Sin Fronteras 2026» tour throughout the United States. The tour includes performances in Chicago, Long Beach, and Las Vegas during August and September.

This concert schedule coincides with the unveiling of the street in Panorama City. The combination reinforces the group’s presence in the country during these weeks.

The tour also includes stops in Yuma, Funner, and Wheatland in California, as well as Sacramento and Porterville. Each date brings together thousands of Hispanic followers who grew up listening to the band’s hits.

How to Get to the September 14 Ceremony?

Those who wish to attend can locate the exact address as «Van Nuys Blvd & Chase St» in applications such as Google Maps or Waze. The event is open to the public and free.

The presence of local authorities, media, and followers from different generations is expected. The event will mark another milestone in the cumbia group’s career.

Those unable to attend in person will be able to follow coverage of the event on local media and the group’s social media accounts. The organization has not confirmed, to date, an official live broadcast.

The tribute adds to other recent recognitions for the group. Los Ángeles Azules will continue with their performances in the United States and collaborations with Latin American artists in the coming months.