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ARCADIA -MONROVIA-DUARTE & MORE

Mountain Views-News Saturday June 29, 2024 

CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY 

IN DOWNTOWN ARCADIA

 

ARCADIA, CA – On June 29, the night sky will shine bright with a spectacular fireworks 
show in Downtown Arcadia! The community is invited to the free Patriotic Festival and 
Fireworks display in Downtown Arcadia on First Avenue, between Huntington Drive and 
Diamond Street, from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Leading up to the fireworks show, the event will 
have an amazing lineup of music, food trucks, free activities for kids, vendors, giveaways and 
carnival games.

 

“Everyone is invited to come and experience the patriotic spirit of Independence Day in the 
heart of Arcadia," said Mayor April Verlato. "This year's celebration promises to be our best 
yet, with family fun, delicious food, amazing live music and an incredible fireworks display!”

 

Know Before You Go

• Parking can be found on Wheeler Avenue, between Santa Anita Drive and First 
Avenue

• Noon - Road Closure Begins on First Avenue

• 5 p.m. - Event Begins

• 5:30 p.m. - Mini Walking Parade from Huntington Drive to First Avenue Middle 
School

• 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. - Carnival Game Zone

• 5:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. – Performances by Neighborhood Music School

• 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. - DJ John Villa at First Avenue Middle School Stage

• 7 p.m. - BIG GIVE AWAY at the First Avenue Middle School Stage

• 9 p.m. - Announcements and Fireworks at First Avenue Middle School

 

Sign up today for the Big Give Away at ArcadiaDT.com! Attendees can win a pair of tickets 
to see Taylor Dayne at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center, patio swing chairs, REI bikes, 
Dodgers tickets with seats behind the home plate or a gift card to Melange Restaurant.

 

All Fireworks Illegal in Arcadia

All personal fireworks, including those labeled "Safe and Sane," are illegal in the City of 
Arcadia. Anyone caught using, selling, or possessing fireworks within the city can be fined 
$2,500 per violation. In 2022, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported 10,200 
fireworks-related injuries. The Arcadia Fire Department encourages the community to have 
fun and remain safe by leaving fireworks to the professionals.

 

The Patriotic Festival & Fireworks is presented by the Downtown Arcadia Improvement 
Association and sponsored by the City of Arcadia.

SUMMER MEALS SCHEDULE FOR STUDENTS AND 
COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN MONROVIA

We are excited to announce our summer meals schedule for students and community 
members ages 1-18. As part of our commitment to ensuring all students and community 
members have access to nutritious meals during the summer, all our sites will serve 
breakfast and lunch at the designated times below.

Please ensure the child is present to receive their meal at all of our operating sites, and the

meal must be consumed at the site. Thank you for your help and understanding.

Please Note: Due to holiday closures, all sites will not serve meals on 6/19, 6/28, 7/4, and

7/5.

Monrovia High School: June 11 - July 18, 2024 (Monday - Friday)

 Student Breakfast: 8:00 am -8:30 am / Community Breakfast: 8:30 am - 9:00 am

 Student Lunch: 10:45 am -11:15 am / Community Lunch: 11:15 am -11:45 am

Clifton Middle Schools: June 11- July 12, 2024 (Monday - Friday)

 Student Breakfast:: 7:45 am - 8:00 am / Community Breakfast: 8:00 am - 8:30 am

 Student Lunch: 10:00 am - 10:30 am / Community Lunch: 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Plymouth and Wild Rose June 11- July 12, 2024 (Monday - Friday)

 Student Breakfast:: 7:40 am - 7:58 am / Community Breakfast: 8:00 am - 8:30 am

 Student Lunch: 10:30 am - 11:30 am / Community Lunch: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Monroe Elementary & Village Program: July 1 - July 26, 2024 (Monday - Friday)

 Student Breakfast: 8:00 am - 8:30 am / Community Breakfast: 8:30 am - 9:00 am

 Student Lunch: 11:15 am -11:45 am / Community Lunch: 11:45 am -12:15 pm

Recreation Park: June 10 - August 9, 2024 (Monday - Friday)

 Lunch: 12:00 pm -1:00 pm. /(Boys & Girls Club, YMCA) Snack: 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm.

Canyon Early Learning Center: June 11 - July 12, 2024 (Monday - Friday)

 Student Breakfast:: 8:30 am - 9:00 am / Community Breakfast: 9:00 am - 9:30 am

 Student Lunch: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm / Community Lunch: 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact 
us at:

apelayo@monroviaschools.net or 626-471-2054.

This Institution is An Equal Opportunity Provider.


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