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Mountain View News Saturday, December 28, 2024

City Issues 
Health Tips to 
Protect Pets 
from Bird Flu

Preparing for the ‘Best Day Ever’

Equestrian Parade Units 

to Showcase their talents

 
Pasadena Public Health 
Department (PPHD) 
encourages the community to 
take precautionary measures 
for protecting their pets 
against Bird Flu.

 Bird Flu is a viral infectious 
disease that spreads through 
direct bird-to-bird contact or 
indirectly when the virus is 
on clothing, shoes, vehicles, 
rodents, insects, feed, water, 
feathers, and other items and 
mammals. 

 In California, risk of Bird Flu 
infections spreading to people 
from animals or in animal 
products is currently low. Los 
Angeles County Department 
of Public Health is testing 
for Bird Flu in wild birds, 
domestic birds, and select 
mammals. 

 Community members are 
urged to protect pets from 
Bird Flu. Do not feed raw milk 
(unpasteurized) or raw milk 
products to pets and keep 
pets away from sick and dead 
animals. There is some risk of 
the virus spreading to dogs, 
cats, and other wild mammals 
if they eat uncooked poultry 
or infected animals and/
or encounter infected Bird 
Flu feces. Sick birds or 
animals may not have flu-like 
symptoms, but may appear 
generally sick, have difficulty 
moving, seizures, or be found 
dead. Report sick or dead birds 
for potential collection and 
testing by calling Pasadena 
Humane Animal Care and 
Control at (626) 792-7151 ext. 
970.

 Best practices to reduce risk 
for you and your pets: Avoid 
raw dairy and undercooked 
meat products: Do not eat 
or drink raw milk, cheese, 
or cream, and uncooked/
undercooked meat products. 
Do not feed these to your 
pets; Wash your hands: 
Anytime you are in contact 
with animals, wash your 
hands with soap and water, 
especially before touching 
your face or eyes; Limit 
contact with animals: Avoid 
unprotected contact with sick 
or dead animals or birds. If 
you have to handle wild birds, 
even if they appear healthy, 
wear a well-fitting mask 
and gloves, and wash your 
hands after handling. Avoid 
touching surfaces that may 
be contaminated with saliva, 
mucus, or poop from wild or 
domestic birds; Protect pets 
or poultry: Keep pets away 
from wild animals and birds. 
Do not handle sick or injured 
birds. Prevent wild birds from 
getting into areas where pet 
birds or poultry reside. Also 
ensure wild birds cannot 
defecate into areas holding 
pet birds or poultry. If you 
own backyard chickens, take 
steps to protect your flock and 
yourself; Remove bird feeders 
and baths: Take down bird 
feeders and shared bird baths 
to reduce the risk of the virus 
spreading from bird-to-bird.

 Seasonal flu vaccination will 
not prevent infection with 
avian influenza viruses but 
can reduce the risk of getting 
sick with human and bird 
flu viruses at the same time. 
Signs and symptoms of Bird 
Flu virus infection in humans 
may include cough, sore 
throat, muscle or body aches, 
headaches, fatigue, fever or 
feeling feverish, diarrhea, 
nausea, and vomiting, or 
eye redness, discomfort or 
discharge. If you think you 
may have been infected 
with Bird Flu, contact the 
Department of Public Health 
at (213) 240-7941.

 

 The Tournament of Roses 
is inviting the public out 
for this year’s Equestfest on 
Sunday to get an up close 
view of the 18 equestrian 
groups to ride in the 136th 
Rose Parade. 

 Each year, the Rose 
Parade’s equestrian units 
showcase their breeds 
and demonstrate their 
talent with performances 
at Equestfest. Held at the 
Los Angeles Equestrian 
Center, this family-friendly 
event includes an exciting 
equestrian show, musical 
performances, and a food 
and vendor court. The 
equestrian show features a 
variety of horse breeds, as 
well as a variety of drills, 
dances, tricks, and thrills.

 Attendees are invited to view 
the equestrian participants in 
the warm-up rings, prior to 
their performances. There 
may also be opportunities 
to meet the performers and 
participate in educational 
and interactive exhibits.

 Gates open at 10:00 a.m. 
and the show is from noon-
3:00 p.m. There will be food 
vendors, merchandise sales 
and static displays once the 
gates open.

 The Los Angeles Equestrian 
Center is located at 480 W. 
Riverside Dr. in Burbank, 
California. Parking is 
available to purchase at the 
venue at $20.00 per car.

 General Admission: $25 
(Free for children 5 and 
under.) Tickets are sold 
online only. To buy tickets, 
visit: tournamentofroses.
com/event/equestfest.


Pictured top and right: The first Trader 
Joe's store, at 610 S Arroyo Pkwy., 
opened in 1967 by founder Joe 
Coulombe just blocks from the Rose 
Parade route. This year’s float will 
feature an 85-foot locomotive, gravy 
boat, a cheese platter. Pistons will chug 
with a lobsta engineer. A two-person 
hand crank moves a cheese platter 
with Top of cheese mouse eight cookie 
wheels spin and the final unit of the float 
has a formal tea setting for enjoyment.

 Hundreds of volunteers were putting the 
finishing touches on the Rose Parade floats 
Thursday night –less than a week away with what 
is expected to be a beautiful, clear and sunny, 
day with temperatures ranging from the mid-to-
upper 70s Fahrenheit.

The public has the chance to see the floats get their 
final touches at Decorating Places. This special 
event gives the opportunity to preview the parade 
entries up close and see firsthand how these floats 
are created. Decorating Places are held at the 
Rosemont Pavilion, located at 700 Seco Street 
in Pasadena. 
Parking is free in various lots near the Rosemont 
Pavilion and Jackie Robinson Baseball Field. The 
places are open today from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 
(Last Entry 4:00 pm), Sunday, from 11:00 am – 
5:00 pm (Last entry 4:00 pm) and Monday from 
11:00 am – 6:00 pm (Last entry 5:00 pm).

 For more information and tickets visit: 
tournamentofroses.com/event/decorating-places.

Mid-Parade Performance to 
be Held by Visit Mississippi

 


 The Tournament of Roses 
announced last week the 2025 
Mid-Parade Performance 
presented Visit Mississippi. 
Get ready for an unforgettable 
performance featuring the 
electrifying talents of Brandon 
Bennett and the dynamic 
musical group Chapel Hart! 
This high-energy showcase 
will bring the heart and soul 
of Mississippi to life, blending 
soulful melodies with Southern 
flair.

 Brandon Bennett, known for 
his powerful voice and magnetic 
stage presence, will captivate the 
crowd with his unique blend of 
country and gospel influences. 
His heartfelt performance will 
embody the spirit of Mississippi, 
paying tribute to the state’s rich 
musical roots and history.

 Joining him on stage will be 
the sensational Chapell Hart, 
a rising group that seamlessly 
mixes country, rock and soul 
with an infectious energy that’s 
sure to keep the audience on 
their feet. Together, they’ll 
create a musical experience 
that’s impossible to resist, 
weaving together harmonies 
that celebrate the essence of 
Mississippi.

 The float will showcase the 
state’s rich heritage as the 
Birthplace of America’s Music, 
paying tribute to two legendary 
Mississippi artists who reshaped 
the music world: Elvis Presley, 
the King of Rock & Roll, and 
B.B. King, the King of the Blues. 
Milestone anniversaries arrive 
in 2025, celebrating the 90th 
and 100th birthdays of Presley 
and King, respectively, making 
it the perfect moment to honor 
their contributions to the state’s 
enduring cultural legacy.

 Celebrating the 
birthplace of America’s 
music and honoring 
Mississippi’s legendary 
kings


Marching 
Bands to 
Perform at 
Bandfest


Brandon Bennett

 Each year, the marching 
bands chosen for the Rose 
Parade also perform at 
Bandfest. Over two days, 
Sunday and Monday bands—
along with their dancers 
and auxiliary groups—put 
on high-energy field shows 
that highlight their musical 
talent and creativity. This 
exciting tradition takes place 
at Pasadena City College 
Robinson Stadium, all are 
welcome to experience the 
performances.

Bandfest 1takes place 
Sunday and begins at 2 p.m. 
(Pre-Show at 1:30 p.m.)

Bandfest 2 takes place 
Monday and begins at 10 
a.m. (Pre-Show at 9:30 a.m.) 

Bandfest 3 takes place 
Monday and begins at 2 p.m. 
(Pre-Show at 1:30 p.m.)

 Admission: $25 for adults 
and free for children 5 and 
under. Tickets sold online 
only. No cash or credit sales 
at the event.

 Robinson Stadium is 
located at Pasadena City 
College (1570 E. Colorado 
Boulevard). Free parking 
in Structure 4 off Del Mar 
Avenue.

 For a full list of performances, 
or to buy tickets, visit: 
tournamentofroses.com/
event/bandfest. 


Pictured left and top: Shriners 
Children's float “Hope Shines 
On” depicts a tropical paradise. 
At the front of the float, four 
Shriners Children's patient 
ambassadors ride in a wooden 
boat through a waterway 
surrounded by palm trees and 
lush plant life including palm 
fronds and hibiscus flowers. 
Perched on the waterfall are 
pair of, red-crowned parrots 
joined by a vividly-colored 
blue and gold macaw and two 
monarchs. A half-submerged 
rock sculpture is hidden 
discovery in the midst of all the 
plant and sea life.


Pictured: The Wicked float theme “Defying Gravity” embraces the power of 
friendship and the joy of self-discovery and highlights the film’s unforgettable 
music and breathtaking design of the Land of Oz.


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