Party on the Santa Monica Pier

Party on the Pier!

Get ready to celebrate New Roads School’s 30th anniversary with our biggest community event of the year!

Join us on Thursday, May 28, from 5:00–9:00 PM at the Santa Monica Pier’s Pacific Park, which will be open exclusively for the New Roads community. Students, families, alumni, alumni families, staff, faculty, grandparents, and friends will come together for an evening of unlimited rides, games, food, and fun!

Admission Wristband Information

To ensure every guest has a wristband for entry, all attendees must register in advance, including those receiving complimentary admission. All purchased wristbands will include entry, unlimited rides, and $15 game card.

Cost for Purchased Wristbands:

• Early Bird: NOW until May 20— $50
• Next Wave Rate: May 21–May 27 — $80
• Party Day Admission: May 28 — $100

Complimentary Admission *(must register to receive wristband) Includes unlimited rides

• Class of 2026 Seniors
• Children under 3
• Staff and Faculty + 1
• Incoming students for the 2026–27 school year only

*As part of our commitment to accessibility and community, we’re offering assistance to families for whom the cost of Party on the Pier tickets may present a hardship. If your family needs support, please complete this form. If you have any questions about ticket assistance, please contact [email protected]

Become a Sponsor

Be part of something bigger by becoming a sponsor of this unforgettable community celebration. Your sponsorship not only helps bring our Party on the Pier to life but also fuels New Roads’ mission by supporting tuition assistance, faculty excellence, and the transformative programs that make our school so unique.

Headline Sponsor— $2,500

• Sponsor the West Coaster or Pacific Wheel

• Includes signage at the event

• 6 event wristbands with $90 games cards

• 2 Limited-edition Party at the Pier Hoodie

• 1 Special event RESERVED PARKING Spot

• Recognition in the Annual Report

Boardwalk Benefactor— $1,500

• Sponsor the West Coaster or Pacific Wheel

• Includes signage at the event

• 1 Limited-edition Party at the Pier Hoodie

• 4 event wristbands with $60 games cards

• Recognition in the Annual Report

Three Decades Circle— $1,000

• Sponsor the Sig Alert EV Bumper Cars,

• Inkie’s Scrambler or Sea Dragon

• Includes signage at the event

• 4 wristbands

• Recognition in the Annual Report

Pier Partner — $750

• Sponsor the Shark Frenzy,

• Seaside Swing, Gyro Loops or Pacific Plunge

• Includes signage at the event

• 3 wristbands

• Recognition in the Annual Report

Power of Three Partner— $500

• Sponsor the Frog Hopper,

• Sea Planes, Inkie’s Wave Jumper or Inkie’s Air Lift

• Includes signage at the event

• 2 wristbands

• Recognition in the Annual Report

30-For-30 Faculty — $300

Every Faculty Sponsor package purchased allows one staff or faculty member to attend with up to 3 family members or guests.

Food at Party on the Pier

Come hungry! A variety of food and drink options will be available for purchase throughout the event, including Fat Natty’s Pizza, El Burrito Tapatio, and classic pier favorites like burgers, chicken tenders, loaded fries, and more. Sweet treats such as churros, ice cream, funnel cake, cotton candy, and popcorn will also be on hand.

Parking Information

BEACH PARKING LOT 1 NORTH

1550 Appian Way

Santa Monica, CA 90401

$7 Flat Rate Unreserved Spots

BEACH PARKING LOT 1 SOUTH

1640 Appian Way

Santa Monica, CA 90401

$2 for 2 Hours Max Until 6 PM