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We’re Throwing a Party and You’re Invited!

In celebration of Go Skateboarding Day on June 21, we’re throwing a FREE all-day skate party running from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest. In addition to nonstop skateboarding, the party will include free food and raffles for prizes at each session to help raise money for Grind for Life and the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest Fund. Sole Technology, the creator of etnies and etnies Girl, will double the money the raffle raises by donating a dollar for every dollar raised.

Grind for Life is a nonprofit organization founded by Mike Rogers, a lifelong skateboarder and cancer survivor, to provide financial assistance to cancer patients and their families when traveling long distances to doctors and hospitals. The etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest Fund exists to raise money to cover the skatepark’s operating expenses and keep it free in the future.

Skate Party Schedule

Breakfast Session – 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Free donuts, bagels and coffee

Lunch Session – 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Skate off breakfast and chomp on some free burgers

Afternoon Session – 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Enjoy skating and an afternoon snack

Evening Session – 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
More skateboarding and more free burgers

Location and Requirements

The etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest is located at 20028 Lake Forest Drive, between Rancho Drive and the 241 Toll Road, in Lake Forest, Calif. The etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest requires that skateboarders wear pads and a helmet; on the day of the party, the park will have a supply of Pro-Tec pads and helmets available to loan to those who need them.

Go Skateboarding Day

Introduced by IASC (International Association of Skateboarding Companies), Go Skateboarding Day is a day for skateboarders to forget about school or work and just skate, and for those who have never been on a skateboard, to grab a friend and join in. On the first Go Skateboarding Day last year, skateboarders held events throughout the Americas, Europe, Australia and Japan. Some of those events included backyard jams, skatepark sessions and impromptu street missions.