Monterey Park Celebrates 97th Birthday at the Play Days Carnival and Parade

Monterey Park’s annual Play Days birthday celebration will take place May 16 to 19 at Barnes Park with tons of fun for the entire family. Starting Thursday, May 16, the Play

Days Carnival will feature exhilarating rides, hours of live entertainment, exciting games, as well as delicious food items sold by local community organizations.

2013 Play Days Carnival Schedule

Thursday, May 16        5:00- 10:00 p.m.

Friday, May 17             5:00 p.m. – Midnight

Saturday, May 18        Noon – Midnight

Sunday, May 19          1:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Play Days Parade, Saturday, May 18 at 11 a.m. with Grand Marshal Eduardo Xol.

The 2013 Play Days Parade will welcome entertainer and television co-host Eduardo Xol from Extreme Makeover: Home Edition as grand marshal to lead the procession down Garvey Avenue in downtown Monterey Park. The parade will also include a wide array of fun and festive entries from Mark Keppel and Schurr High Schools; the Alhambra U.S.D. Band; other local schools such as Macy intermediate and Meher Montessori; dance teams; equestrian units; local service groups, dignitaries and more. Everyone is invited to participate in the parade so please contact the Recreation and Community Services Department if interested at 626-307-1388.

Three Great Ways to Save at the Play Days Carnival

Plays Days can also be a great family value. Attendees can take

advantage of these ways to save at Play Days:

1.      Buy pre-sale tickets between May 1-16 at the City Hall Recreation and Community Services Counter. Get 24 coupons for only $15.00 – a 40% savings!

2.      Thursday, May 16: all rides are only $1.00 each for the entire night (5:00 – 10:00 p.m.)

3.      Buy a wristband on Sunday May 19 for $12.00 (with the coupon in Cascades newspaper) and ride all you want between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m.

For more information about Monterey Park’s Play Days please call 626-307-1388 or visit the city website at www.ci.monterey-park.ca.us and search for Play Days.

Transportation Summit to Bring Together Residents and Providers to

Discuss Services

The City of Monterey Park’s Environmental and Traffic Commissions will host their first

Transportation Summit to bring together residents and transportation providers to discuss the issues of the region.

City of Monterey Park Transportation Summit

Saturday, June 1, 2013

9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Langley Senior Center

400 W. Emerson Avenue

Monterey Park, CA 91754.

The summit will showcase important regional transportation projects affecting Monterey Park and the neighboring communities including the 710 Freeway Gap Completion, Eastside Transit Corridor Phase II (Goldline Extension to South El Monte/Whittier), and I-10 Express lanes. Representatives from L.A. County Metro will provide an overview of each project, discuss ongoing efforts, and answer questions.

Monterey Park Spirit Bus Discussion

The commissioners will also use this opportunity to solicit community feedback on local transportation issues in Monterey Park, most notably the city’s Spirit Bus service and proposed master plan of bike lanes.

City public works staff will be available to answer questions regarding potential new routes and service modifications. The Spirit Bus system has not changed for over a decade and improvements are necessary to maintain an effective and efficient transit service, and meet the needs of the community.

The city is expecting a positive turnout, as these pressing projects will have a significant impact on the residents and businesses of Monterey Park for years to come.

For more information please contact Amy Ho at amho@montereypark.ca.gov,

626-307-1320 or visit the city website at www.ci.monterey-park.ca.us.