Photo: Diane Edwardson, May 14, 2011. Using public staircases to hike the neighborhood is a great way to get fit. Please keep your dogs on a leash and always pick up after them. (Click on photo to enlarge.)We're looking at the Red Car Property Neighborhood's public staircases leading up to The Big Parade on May 21 & 22, 2011. The Big Parade is a FREE 2 day, 35 mile, 100+ public staircase hike from Downtown Los Angeles to the Hollywood Sign. Join The Big Parade for a few staircases, miles or both days. Info: www.bigparadela.com.