This past Saturday, May 25th celebrated the 105th anniversary and 47th running of the Mount Wilson Trail Race. It was another successful year with great weather, stellar finishing times, and a lively crowd.
The Sierra Madre 4th of July Parade is an annual tradition and represents the hometown spirit of the Sierra Madre community! The parade features community members, organizations, classic cars, a marching band, kids on their decorated bikes and so much more. Join us for the 2013 parade on Thursday, July 4, from 10:00am – 12:00 pm. The parade route begins at the corner of Sierra Madre Blvd. and Sunnyside Avenue, and will travel the length of Sierra Madre Blvd. to Sierra Vista Park.
The 2013 Mount Wilson Trail marks the 105th anniversary of the 2nd oldest trail race in California! The sold-out race takes off Saturday, May 25 at 7:30 am. If you are not running the race there is still plenty to enjoy in Kersting Court including vendor booths, the Beer Garden, MWTR souvenirs and the Kids’ Fun Run.
A winner has been selected in the Mount Wilson Trail Race Kid’s Fun Run T-shirt Design Contest. The winning artwork is titled “Kid’s Run” and was submitted by Sierra Madre Elementary School student Christine Manoukian. Christine’s artwork will be featured on the back of the MWTR Kid’s Fun Run T-shirt. She will be recognized for her accomplishment on Saturday, May 25th at the Mount Wilson Trail Race prior to the Kids’ Fun Run.
| Thu Jun 20 @ 9:30AM - 10:30AM Summer Fun in the Park |
| Fri Jun 21 @ 8:00PM - Family Movie Fridays |
| Sat Jun 22 @10:00AM - 12:00PM Lizzie's Trail Inn and Richardson House Museum Hours |
| Sun Jun 23 @ 6:00PM - 08:00PM Concerts in the Park |
| Tue Jun 25 @ 9:30AM - 10:30AM Summer Fun in the Park |
| Thu Jun 27 @ 9:30AM - 10:30AM Summer Fun in the Park |
| Fri Jun 28 @10:00AM - 02:30PM Excursion - Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) |
| Sat Jun 29 @10:00AM - 12:00PM Lizzie's Trail Inn and Richardson House Museum Hours |
The City of Sierra Madre Huck Finn Fishing Derby was held this past Saturday, April 6, 2013. This year 215 youth ages 3-15 participated in the Huck Finn Fishing Derby with many parents, family and friends in attendance as well.
The Volunteer Sierra Madre 4th of July Committee is seeking nominations for the 2013 4th of July Parade Grand Marshal. The Parade will be held as always the morning of July 4th.
Kids’ Fun Run
Join the Sierra Madre Community Foundation and CATZ Sports for the 2013 Mount Wilson Trail Race Kids’ Fun Run. The Kid’s Fun Run is an absolutely free event for youth ages 3-12 years of age.