Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, June 30, 2018

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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 2018 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 retired Fire Chief Stephen Heydorff as the 2018 
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.” Steve’s 
30 plus years on the Fire Department are shining examples 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 pm featuring the outstanding local rock music of Groovy 
Lemon Pie and for the not to be missed Bubblewrap fireworks at 8:00 pm. Kids and grown-up alike stopping 
on hundreds of square feet of bubble wrap making the sounds of shooting fireworks. Other park activities 
include the Friends of SMLL Be er Garden (sales benefit youth sports), Civic Clubs famous confetti eggs, Sierra 
Madre Community Foundation Dunk Tank (where you might be able to dunk a local celebrity) and tons of 
food for purchase. 

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

 

5:30 PM Rachelle Arizmendi, City Councilmember

6:00 PM Carol Canterbury, Chamber of Commerce

6:30 PM Carl Parke, Head of Gooden School

7:00 PM Gabe England, Sierra Madre City Manager 

7:30 PM John Harabedian, Mayor Pro Tem 

8:00 PM Lindsay Lewis, Principal Sierra Madre Elementary School

And in the morning (July 4th) folks are asked to hit the streets for the 8th Annual Spero Foundation’s Fire 
Cracker Fun Run. Shotgun start at 8:00 - 9:30 am (check in 7:00 – 7:45 am) 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 $28.00 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 am 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 am with featured Music from the Wabash 
Wailers. Sierra Madre Pool will be open for FREE and the highlight of the afternoon are the games with the 
park with the ladies of Civic Club. Wanna 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 – 2:15 pm 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 http://www.
sierramadrefourthofjuly.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.

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