{"id":18117,"date":"2014-07-02T19:03:50","date_gmt":"2014-07-03T02:03:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sierramadrenews.net\/?p=18117"},"modified":"2014-07-02T19:05:51","modified_gmt":"2014-07-03T02:05:51","slug":"18117","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sierramadrenews.net\/?p=18117","title":{"rendered":"Sierra Madre 4th of July Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"
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2014 Grand Marshals De and Pat Alcorn, photo courtesy of SM 4th of July Committee, click to enlarge<\/p><\/div>\n

Press Release posted 6\/27\/14 –<\/em> For over 45 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 2014 Parade is The Kensington. The Kensington-Sierra Madre is an assisted living and memory care residence currently under construction in the heart of Sierra Madre, along the parade route. The parade as in year\u2019s past will feature local dignitaries such a Congresswoman Judy Chu, Assemblymember Chris Holden, Supervisor Michael Antonovich and members of the Sierra Madre City Council.<\/p>\n

This year the Sierra Madre 4th of July Committee is pleased to honor Pat and De Alcorn as the 2014 Fourth of July Parade Grand Marshal. \u201cThe 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\u2019 volume of work, dedication and overall enhancements to our community.\u201d Pat & De are the perfect examples of this. These two Sierra Madreans embody exactly what the Grand Marshal criteria is for the 4th of July. Between the two they dedicate hundreds of hours each year to make Sierra Madre a better place. There is not an event in town these two don\u2019t attend or help out with. Both Pat & De go above and beyond continuing the betterment of Sierra Madre. Pat serves on the Community Services Commission, the 4th of July Committee, Sierra Madre Civic Club, Friends of the Library, they both Pat and De are CERT volunteers and together work the poles during all the elections, and we are all sure there is more that we are sure we don\u2019t even know about. Pat & De living the Sierra Madre spirit everyday, Sierra Madreans that make a difference.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the Committee is proud to be honoring the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team as \u201cHometown Heros\u201d. The volunteers of the SMSR are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year – anywhere, anytime, any weather. Since 1951 the SMSR has been educating Sierra Madre with Wilderness Safety, Community Education Events, saving our community and our community visitors. The Sierra Madre Search & Rescue Team was the first search & rescue team formed in California. They originated the Mount Wilson Trail Race and continue each year to assist with this event. They dedicate thousands of hours each year to be trained and skilled to enter the tough San Gabriel Mountains, anytime someone is in need. These men and women are truly one of Sierra Madre\u2019s best treasures.<\/p>\n

But before the parade on the 4th, the town will\u00a0be rockin\u2019 in Memorial Park for the Pre-Parade\u00a0Party & Picnic on Thursday, July 3rd from 5:30 –\u00a010:30 pm featuring the<\/p>\n

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Bubble wrap fireworks, photo courtesy of SM 4th of July Committee, click to enlarge<\/p><\/div>\n

outstanding local rock\u00a0music of Groovy Lemon Pie and at 8:00 pm for\u00a0the not to be missed Bubblewrap fireworks. Kids\u00a0and grown-ups alike stomping on hundreds of
\nsquare feet of bubble wrap making the sounds\u00a0of shooting fireworks. Other park activities\u00a0include the Friends of SMLL Beer Garden, Civic\u00a0Clubs famous confetti eggs, Girl\u2019s Softballs Dunk\u00a0Tank (where you might be able to dunk a local\u00a0politician), and tons of food for purchase.<\/p>\n

And in the morning (July 4th) folks are asked to hit the\u00a0streets for the 4th Annual Spero Foundation\u2019s FireCracker\u00a0Fun Run. Shotgun start at 8:00 – 9:30 am (check in 7:00
\n\u2013 7:45 am) in Kersting Court. This untimed 5K Fun Run\u00a0is geared for the entire family to enjy. Many participants\u00a0join the fun by dressing up this their All-American best.
\nStrollers and dogs are allowed and you can register that\u00a0day or ahead of time on-line at\u00a0www.sierramadre4thofjuly.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Immediately, following the 5K is the Annual 4th\u00a0of July parade which kicks off at the corner of\u00a0Sierra Madre Blvd. and Sunnyside Avenue at 10\u00a0am sharp! Parade travels down Sierra Madre\u00a0Blvd to Sierra Vista Park where the party keeps\u00a0going. \u00a0The after-parade Community picnic &\u00a0Celebration starts at 11:00 am with featured\u00a0Music from the Wabash Wailers. Sierra Madre\u00a0Pool will be open for FREE and the highlight of\u00a0the afternoon, starting at 12:30 pm, are the games in 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? \u00a0This is the place to be. There will also be a Kids Zone, food and beer garden.<\/p>\n

To assist visitors in getting around there is a FREE SHUTTLE on the 4th from 12:00 \u2013 3:15 pm to and from the Community Picnic at Sierra Vista Park. Stops on Sierra Madre Blvd @ Sunnyside, Memorial Park, Baldwin & Sierra Vista Park.\u00a0For more information or to donate to support the activities of the Sierra Madre 4th of July visit www.sierramadre4thofjuly.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The volunteers of the Sierra Madre 4th of July Committee extend 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.
\nParade Title Sponsor – $2,500<\/strong>
\n The Kensington<\/strong>
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Official Media Sponsor<\/strong>
\nMountain View News
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Patriot Sponsor – $1,000<\/strong>
\nVFW Post 3208
\nSecuritas
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Stars & Stripes Sponsor – $500<\/strong>
\nSierra Madre Civic Club
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Red, White and Blue Sponsors – $250<\/strong>
\nThe Buccanner Lounge
\nMur-Sol Development, LLC
\nThe Priscillas
\nSanta Anita Park
\nBerkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties
\nStephen Perlof
\nBarbara Hopp
\nTed & Kathy Calleton
\nJavier Ho & Kim Lee Family
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All-American Sponsors – $100<\/strong>
\nDavid & Maggie Gordon
\nMater Dolorosa Retreat Center
\nMargie Wong
\nSalembeir Family
\nJackie Knowles
\nEnmark Family
\nMcCarthy Family
\nShackett Family
\nWilliam Sargent
\nDe La Paz Family
\nBonnie Garner
\nPaul & Jo Hanson
\nSusan Day
\nQuigley Family
\nRiboli Family
\nHelen Gronquist
\nHolland Family
\nDevore Family
\nDavid Hagie
\nHarris Family
\nMitsuo Kunihiro
\nHood Family
\nCarbone Family
\nGuentert Family
\nDoug & Janice Hayes
\nJanis Salin
\nSuzi Stretton
\nYoshiko Kubota
\nMatchin & Buchroeder Family
\nSierra Madre Golf Club<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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