Our best event of the year, the 4th of July parade, will take place on Wednesday.
5K RUN/WALK
The day starts off at 7:30 am with the 5K Run/Walk. All proceeds benefit El Toro High School PSTO Educational Programs. Starts and finishes at the corner of Lake Forest Drive & Serrano Road (in front of Ace Hardware). Great event for all ages. T-shirts, Chip timing, finisher medals, and posted results. Registration online or forms and more information at www.lakeforest5k.org
This year the race is dedicated to Angel Alvarez who was a member of the ETHS track and field team.
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PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The Parade starts at 10 am. While you’re waiting, come to the Pancake Breakfast. Click Here for more info.
MARINES
The Marines from Fort Pendleton will be on hand to greet you in the green area by the Pancake Breakfast.
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PARADE
The Parade starts at 10 am and begins at the corner of Ridge Rte. and Toledo Way. For more info, Click Here.
If you want a good seat along the parade route, get there early. Hint, it gets less crowded the further you go along the parade route.
BEACH AND TENNIS CLUB
Fourth of July Pool Party Celebration. The clubhouse will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Coffee and Donuts will be served in the Main Room from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Champagne from 11 to 12. Boy Scout BBQ.
SUN AND SAIL CLUB
9 to 10 AM sign up for Basketball Tournament that starts at 10:30. Click Here for more info. 12 pm JX3 band at the pool. 8 pm close 8:45 Fireworks begin
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Jim Gardner is on the City Council for Lake Forest where he serves as Mayor. You can check him out on LinkedIn and/or Facebook and you can share your thoughts about the City at Lake Forest Town Square on Facebook. His Twitter handle is @DrJimGardner. His comments are not meant to reflect official City Policy.
Dr. Gardner has office hours every Tuesday from 4 pm to 6 pm at the City Hall. In addition, he holds a town hall meeting every quarter. The next meeting will be Aug 16 at 7 pm at the Lake 1 Clubhouse (Ridge Route).
