Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, July 1, 2017

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Special July 4th Celebration Guide

Mountain Views-News Saturday, July 1, 2017 

SIERRA MADRE FOURTH OF JULY 

For over 50 years the Sierra Madre Community has joined together in celebration of the great American tradition with music, picnics, 
games and the ever popular 4th of July Parade. Residents and guests crowd Sierra Madre Boulevard to watch youngsters on their patriotic 
bikes stroll down the route along side hometown heroes like the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team and Sierra Madre Fire Department. 
The Official Sponsor of the 2017 Parade is The Kensington. The Kensington-Sierra Madre is an assisted living and memory care residence 
in the heart of Sierra Madre, along the parade route. 

The Sierra Madre 4th of July Committee is pleased to honor Derek Podrebarac as the 2017 Fourth of July Parade Grand Marshal. “The 
Grand Marshal is a person or persons whose efforts over a long period of time has been beneficial to the community of Sierra Madre. The title of Grand Marshal is 
intended to honor a person or persons’ volume of work, dedication and overall enhancements to our Community.” Derek is a shining example of this. 

PRE-PARADE PARTY - before the parade on the 4th, the town will be rockin’ in Memorial Park for the Pre-Parade Party & Picnic on July 3rd from 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. 
featuring the outstanding local rock music of Groovy Lemon Pie and for the not to be missed Bubblewrap Fireworks at 8:00 p.m. Kids and grown-up alike stomping 
on hundreds of square feet of bubble wrap making the sounds of shooting fireworks. Other park activities include the Friends of SMLL Beer Garden (sales benefit 
youth sports); Civic Club’s famous confetti eggs, Sierra Madre Community Foundation Dunk Tank (where you might be able to dunk a local politician) - and tons of 
food for purchase! 

Community Picnic Dunk Tank Schedule for July 3rd – Memorial Park

 

5:30 PM Gabe Engeland, Sierra Madre City Manager 

6:00 PM Carol Canterbury, Chamber of Commerce 

6:30 PM Rachelle Arizmendi, Mayor of Sierra Madre 

7:00 PM Kris Lowe, SMCF 

7:30 PM Derek Podrebarac, Grand Marshal 

8:00 PM Anna Sariol, Past SMMS PTSA President 

8:30 PM Jim Annes, 4th of July Chair

And in the morning (July 4th) folks are asked to hit the streets for the 7th Annual Spero Foundation’s Fire Cracker Fun Run. Shotgun start at 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. (check in 
7:00 – 7:45 a.m.) in Kersting Court. This unofficial 5K Fun Run is geared for the entire family to enjoy – although untimed a clock is provided. All runners and walkers 
of all ages welcome. 

Walkers with strollers and dogs on leashes are encouraged to participate as this is a true community event!

 

Registration is available online at www.cityofsierramadre.com/onlineregistration The cost is $27.00 per entry regardless of age and you can still register! We highly 
encourage everyone to dress up and show their patriotism with the most creative outfit possible RED, WHITE & BLUE- so show your support for the Stars and Stripes!

Immediately, following the 5K is the Annual 4th of July Parade which kicks off at the corner of Sierra Madre Blvd. and Sunnyside Avenue at 10:00 a.m. sharp! Parade 
travels down Sierra Madre Blvd. to Sierra Vista Park where the party keeps going.

 

The After-Parade Community Picnic & Celebration starts at 11:00 a.m. with featured Music from the Wabash Wailers. 

Sierra Madre Pool will be open for FREE SWIM and the highlight of the afternoon are the games at the park with the ladies of Civic Club. Want to throw water 
balloons at your friends, or challenge your folks to a three-legged race or sack race? 

This is the place to be! There will also be a Home Run Derby and food for sale. 

To assist visitors in getting around there is a FREE SHUTTLE on the 4th from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. to and from the Community Picnic at Sierra Vista Park. Stops on Sierra 
Madre Blvd. @ Sunnyside, Memorial Park, Baldwin & Sierra Vista Park. 

For more information or to donate to support the activities of the Sierra Madre 4th of July visit www.sierramadre4thofjuly.com. 

The volunteers of the Sierra Madre 4th of July Committee extends our gratitude to all the members of the Sierra Madre Community for their generosity, support and 
donations. Every penny counts and this event could not happen without you. Thank you.

PARADE TITLE SPONSOR

 THE KENSINGTON

MEDIA SPONSOR

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PATRIOT SPONSOR 
SIERRA MADRE ORTHODONTICS
VFW POST 3208
SECURITAS
TRADER JOES
VOSS WATER
SIERRA MADRE CIVIC CLUB
COLDWELL BANKER-ARCADIA

STARS & STRIPES
ARCADIA BOARD OF REALTORS
DR & JULIE HAGIE, PARKER FAMILY
SIERRA MADRE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
ALVERNO HEIGHTS ACADEMY

RED, WHITE & BLUE SPONSORS
THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE
SANTA ANITA PARK
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES CALIFORNIA PROPERTIES
ST. RITA CHURCH
EARTH SYSTEMS SOUTHERN CA
KIWANIS CLUB OF SIERRA MADRE
THE PRISCILLAS, DONNA CAMPBELL
HOOD FAMILY, FAKOORY FAMILY & PATRICK HOLLAND

ALL-AMERICAN SPONSORS
BEST BUY DRUGS, POPPY CAKE BAKING COMPANY, CASA DEL REY, LEONORA MOSS, SIERRA MADRE PLAYHOUSE, 
WENDY JANKSKY DENEEN DDS, PASSIONIST COMMUNITY – MATER DOLOROSA, ST. RITA SCHOOL, SIERRA MADRE 
SUBWAY, MOTHER MOO CREAMERY, BENN & JUDY MARTIN, DE & PAT ALCORN, DVORAK-CARBONE FAMILY, KATE & 
TOM COOK, SHANNON KING & FRANK MOORE, DOUG HAYES & DR. JANICE NELSON, 

PERLOF FAMILY, M. SCHRYVER, DELAPAZ FAMILY, ENMARK FAMILY, KROE FAMILY, HARRIS FAMILY, WILLIAM SARGENT, 

BOB & SUE SPEARS, CARL NELSON, HUGH ROBERTSON, FRANK & PATRICIA HALL, SALEMBIER FAMILY, 

SOMERVILLE FAMILY, REDSTONE COMMERCIAL CRE– DAN & JULIE ALLE


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