The annual Forever Negrete gathering returns as a memorial skate session at Village Skate Park in Paramount on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from noon to 5:00 PM PST. Joey Graziano’s first-party announcement says this year’s session replaces the usual memorial barbecue: the focus is skating, reconnecting, sharing stories and celebrating Brandon Negrete during Blading Cup weekend. The announcement is a public invitation and publishes no ticket, RSVP, contest, judging, divisions, prizes or formal rider entry, so this is listed as an open community session rather than a competition. Village Skate Park is a City of Paramount facility at 7718 Somerset Boulevard with a 12,500-square-foot skate area and restrooms. City law expressly permits inline and roller skates, requires every skater to wear a helmet, elbow pads and kneepads, limits spectators to designated areas, prohibits animals, alcohol and glass, and closes public skate facilities during rain, rainy conditions or other wet-surface conditions. The event post does not publish capacity, a waiver or guardian policy, parking/transit instructions, an accessibility plan, food service, a detailed run of show or a cancellation contact. The organizers specifically say the usual large memorial meal is not part of this year’s gathering; attendees should plan accordingly, bring complete protective gear, and check the exact post and @bladingcup before travel for any day-of change. Paramount is in southeast Los Angeles County, about 18 road miles from downtown Los Angeles.

Forever Negrete community organizers with Joey Graziano and Blading Cup

Open memorial skate session

Spectators

Open community invitation. Inline and roller skating are expressly permitted by City of Paramount rules. No contest field, division or formal rider eligibility is published.

Future community memorial session; no contest results, livestream or replay are applicable.

Upcoming Events from Forever Negrete community organizers with Joey Graziano and Blading Cup

Brandon Negrete Memorial Skate Session — Paramount 2026