Wistaria Vine Keepers Named Grand Marshals

Press Release:

The volunteer Sierra Madre 4th of July Committee is excited to announce that the 2012 Fourth of July Parade Grand Marshal will be Nel and Bob Solt, the wistaria vine owners. 

“The Grand Marshal is a person whose efforts over a long period of time has been beneficial to the community of Sierra Madre," according to the city. "The title of Grand Marshal is intended to honor a person’s volume of work, dedication and overall enhancements to our city.”

Since 1972, when they purchased the property at Hermosa and Carter Aves.,   Nel and Bob Solt have graciously opened their property to allow thousands of people to visit the world-famous wistaria vine during Sierra Madre’s signature event, the Wistaria Festival, held each March. For forty years, not only have they opened their property to outsiders on the day of the festival, but for days in advance, with media day, docent training day, equipment drop off and pick up day, and more.

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