Tomorrow, Friday, June 7, the City of Los Angeles will hold a ceremony to proclaim June 8 as Ghostbusters Day. Ahead of the celebration, updates have been released regarding the previously reported “special guests,” as well as important safety tips for those hoping to attend.
Guest speakers include Ghostbusters: Afterlife director and filmmaker Jason Reitman, City Council Speaker Paul Krekorian and Starlight Children’s Foundation CEO Adam Garrone. The celebration will not only honor the beloved legacy of the original film, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, but will also spotlight the co-produced GhostCorps, the Ghostbusters fan franchise and the philanthropic work spearheaded by Starlight Children’s Foundation.
Starlight Children’s Foundation and fan franchise Los Angeles Ghostbusters have announced a joint initiative, a national fundraising drive to create a new generation of Ghostbusters-themed children’s hospital gowns. This follows a successful campaign last year in which more than 30 international Ghostbusters fan groups raised more than $40,000 for the first generation of gowns. This year’s goal is to exceed that amount and continue to bring joy and comfort to seriously ill children.
The proclamation ceremony will also feature an Ectomobile motorcade. For those planning to attend, cosplay is welcome, but due to safety concerns, no props will be allowed when going through security. The recommended uniform is a standard flight suit with an empty belt and boots. However, props are welcome outside Los Angeles City Hall, and a photo op is scheduled on the South Lawn.
The ceremony will begin tomorrow at 10:15 a.m. PST in the City Council Chambers at Los Angeles City Hall, and seating will be first come, first served.
For more than 40 years, Starlight Children’s Foundation has been dedicated to bringing joy to seriously ill children and their families. Through innovative programs such as Starlight Gaming, Starlight Virtual Reality, Starlight Hospital Wear and Starlight Delivery, the Foundation has impacted the lives of more than 24 million children in 800 U.S. hospitals. These programs provide imaginative play and game-based learning to help young patients cope with the pain and stress of medical procedures and conditions.