On a sun-soaked day at 2141 West Adams Boulevard, the spirit of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games was reborn at the LA84 Foundation’s annual Play Day Block Party. A vibrant celebration of sport, community, and culture, the event brought together Angelenos of all ages — and some of the greatest names in Olympic and Paralympic history.
Among the notable guests in attendance was Isaac Jean-Paul, a two-time Paralympic medalist and proud Ella Bee Media Group client, who represented the Paralympic movement as a hopeful for LA28. With a compelling track record that includes silver medals in both the 100m and 400m T38 events at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, Isaac continues to inspire youth and aspiring athletes by showing what is possible with determination, grace, and grit.
Isaac wasn’t alone in drawing admiration from the crowd. Gymnastics royalty Nadia Comăneci and her husband Bart Conner, both U.S. Olympic legends, were also on hand, along with a gathering of Olympic alumni who helped launch the National Day of Play into a coast-to-coast movement. Together, they helped affirm Los Angeles’ unique ability to connect global athletic excellence with grassroots community joy.
The celebration overflowed with energy, featuring live performances from Ozomatli Presents Ozokidz, Tiny Humanz Krew, Top Shelf Brass Band, Sierra Sanders, a breakdancing showcase by B-Boy Lil’ Rock & Friends, and a powerful Drummers of Compton drumline procession that had attendees dancing in the streets. DJ Puffs kept the rhythm going while local mascots and cheer squads from eight of L.A.’s professional sports teams activated play zones for kids.
For Isaac Jean-Paul, the event was more than just a celebration — it was a meaningful opportunity to champion the legacy and future of the Paralympic Games in the very city where he hopes to compete in 2028. “It’s days like these that remind us how much impact sports can have in bringing people together,” he shared with fans, families, and media onsite. “To stand here as a Paralympian with Olympic greats and future hopefuls — it’s a full-circle moment.”
As Los Angeles looks ahead to hosting the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, events like the LA84 Foundation’s Play Day continue to highlight the city’s deep-rooted commitment to equity, inclusion, and celebration through sport — a mission Isaac Jean-Paul proudly embodies.
