Applications Open For Monrovia Parade Day

From The City of Monrovia: The City of Monrovia, together with the Monrovia Unified School District, the Volunteer Center of the San Gabriel Valley and Centre Stage, invite you to be a part of the Monrovia Days Parade taking place on Saturday, May 18. The Parade is only one part of a three-day Community Festival which includes, performances by the youth, the Famous Pie Eating Contest, live musical entertainment, beer garden, carnival food, games and carnival rides. The Parade Theme is Celebrating our Scholars and Champions and all are encouraged to help us recognize our talented youth!

To participate in the Parade, applications should be submitted to the Monrovia Community Center (119 W. Palm Ave., Monrovia, CA, 91016), faxed to (626) 256-8232 or emailed to Ashley Gonzalez at agonzalez@ci.monrovia.ca.us. The registration deadline is Friday, May 10.

Beginning at 10 a.m., the Parade will travel north on Myrtle Avenue beginning at Olive Avenue and conclude at Library Park. Each entry will be judged and prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Best Musical Entry, Judge’s Award, Most Unique Entry, Best Overall Entry and the Monrovia Days Spirit Award.

For more information regarding the Monrovia Days Community Festival, contact the Monrovia Community Center at (626) 256-8246 or visit the event website at www.MonroviaDays.org.