With COVID-19 restrictions lifted, SoCal dads enjoy Father's Day with family gatherings

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Dads throughout the Southland marked Father's Day with an extra sense of joy on Sunday, now that large family gatherings are allowed once again.

Last year, few families had get-togethers as COVID-19 rules limited gatherings. Most of those restrictions were recently lifted throughout California, and places like the beach and Griffith Park were full of families celebrating Dad's special day.
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"Just spending time with the little one and family and enjoying the outdoors," said Miguel Mora of North Hollywood.

"Everything that COVID took away - just bringing it all back."

Mariachi band serenades fathers in Boyle Heights


In Boyle Heights, one of the communities hardest hit by the pandemic, dads were treated to a mariachi band strolling through the streets and neighborhoods.
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"It feels very rewarding to just spend the time with your little ones and to be recognized on Father's Day just as well as mothers," said Ivan Ramirez of Boyle Heights.