It's a carnival ! 
Reminds me of Hollywood Blvd (Hollywood, CA) in the 70's. The "normal" folks would travel from the SF Valley to Hollywood to stroll the shops, cafes, and "Head Shops", and gawk at the druggies, hippies, and prostitutes...Just like the 'Whit"! And as here, it was a result of Liberal govt. policies.

...Midnight alleys roam
Cops in cars, the topless bars
Never saw a woman
So alone, so alone
So alone, so alone

Motel money murder madness
Let's change the mood from glad to sadness
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The Doors - L.A. Woman