Last Thursday May 23rd, an elaborate 20-layer, topsy-turvy cake, punctuated by confetti canons, marked the celebration of Universal CityWalk’s® milestone 20^th birthday party as the iconic destination set the stage for summertime fun and the launch of the blockbuster movie season with a retrospective of eight original prop cars from the “Fast & Furious” film series, including the “Flip” car from the much-anticipated summer release of “Fast & Furious 6”.

And with an exciting slate of blockbusters poised to reign over Hollywood this summer, Universal CityWalk is inviting guests to join the fun and catch the latest hit movie for only $2 in parking with the purchase of a movie ticket.

Thursday's celebration, timed to coincide with the highly-anticipated opening weekend of Universal Pictures’ “Fast & Furious 6,” also treated guests to an impressive retrospective of souped-up street racers featured throughout the film franchise, including the memorable “Flip” car from the latest blockbuster installment.

A life-sized wax figure of the film’s star Vin Diesel from Madame Tussauds Hollywood stood at the center of “5 Towers” and turned heads as guests did double takes at the realistic statue.

At the heart of the birthday celebration was a lively Happy Birthday rendition from the popular band, Midnight Red, slated to headline CityWalk’s Free Summer Music Spotlight concert series at “5 Towers,” which kicks off on June 29 with free performances every Saturday and Sunday through Labor Day weekend.

The following “Fast & Furious” cars were on display as part of CityWalk’s 20^th Birthday Bash:

FAST & FURIOUS 6: Dodge Daytona, Ford Escort, Flip car

FAST & FURIOUS: Buick Grande National

2FAST 2FURIOUS: Nissan Skyline GT-R, Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, Mazda RX-7

THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS: 1970 Dodge Charger

(Note:  All but the “Fast & Furious 6” “Flip” cars and the wax figure will return to their original display areas at Universal Studios Hollywood where guests can view them with the purchase of a general theme park admission ticket.)

More information on CityWalk’s Blockbuster Summer Movies and Summer Music Spotlight is available at www.CityWalkHollywood.com. Regular updates can also be found on CityWalk’s Twitter @CityWalkLA, Facebook-Universal CityWalk Hollywood and on CityWalk’s Instagram @CityWalkLA.