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Upcoming special community events to watch for – Don’t miss these!

18th Annual San Gabriel Valley
Lunar New Year Celebration

January 7- 30, 2009
Art Exhibit,, Street Festival, Worship Ceremony
February 7, 2009 - New Year Parade

http://www.lunarnewyearparade.com/

YEAR OF THE RAT


Easter Program
Spring 2009
Egg Decorating, Spring Break Trip, ‘EGG’straordinary Spring Celebration & Pancake Breakfast

Smith Park

Saturday Before Easter

Grapevine Festival & Car Show (Formerly City Birthday & Street Festival)
April 25, 2009 - 10:00 AM

Grapevine Festival
One-day only:  Saturday, April 25, 2009
Time: 10 AM – 7 PM
Vendor cost: $130 for Chamber members; $155 for non-members; $225 for food vendors
Vendor spaces: each vendor will receive a 10x10 space on the street; no canopies or electricity will be provided

2nd Annual Classic Car Show
One-day only: Saturday, April 25, 2009
Time: 9 AM - 3 PM
Participants: $25 per car; foreign and domestic

The Grapevine Festival will again feature artists and crafters, commercial vendors, local businesses, food vendors, and a Beer Garden.  There will be live entertainment in front of the Mission Playhouse throughout the day, and a Fine Art Show in Grapevine Park.  

In Plaza Park, we will host the 2nd annual Classic Car Show, with both foreign and domestic automobiles on display.  Scott Bowles of Formula 1 Collision Center is chairing the Car Show and looks forward to another great turn out of cars.

Another new element to next year’s festival will be a special Wine Tasting event.  This will require a ticket and will be held in the historic Grapevine Park.

“This festival continues to be a partnership between the City of San Gabriel and the Chamber of Commerce.  We changed the name to the Grapevine Festival in honor of our city’s rich history.  We have three historic grapevines in San Gabriel: the Mission, Grapevine Park and at Mission 261.  We look forward to celebrating the uniqueness of San Gabriel with both our citizens and visitors from all over the valley,” stated Diane.

If you would like to participate as a vendor, or help as a volunteer, please contact the Chamber office, (626) 576-2525.

Email Coordinator


Dance & Baton Revue
Held biennially - next in early June 2010
At the beautiful Civic Auditorium in the heart of the Mission District showcases local productions & performances

San Gabriel's Kid's Day & 4th of July Parade & Picnic
Held Friday, July 4th

9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Parade starts at Mission Drive & Las Tunas. Finishes with food, fun and games in Plaza Park. Participants MUST register, registration is free. Kids are welcome to ride their decorated tricycle, bike or scoother, or walk in the parade (prizes for best decorated). Watermelon eating contest. Rarbeque and refreshments in Plaza Park while they last. For more information www.kids4thparade.com or call San Gabriel Parks & Recreation at (626) 308-2875.



Turkey Trot

2008 Race Results @ http://runnersimage.net/raceresults.php

2009 Race Date

November 14, 2009
5K/10K Fun, 5K Walk, 1K Youth Fun Run

Kids- Youths- Adults
Lugo Park – Corner of Wells & Ramona
Course Map

Man Jogging

 

Christmas Tree Lighting
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Santa arrives on a Fire Engine, Decorate City Tree, Live entertainment, Refreshments
Plaza Park, 428 South Mission Drive


 

 

YEAR OF THE BULL

 


CHRISTMAS TREE