2020 4th of July Grand Marshal Nominations
The Volunteer Sierra Madre 4th of July Committee is seeking nominations for the 2020 4th of July Parade Grand Marshal. The Parade will be held, as always, the morning of July 4th.
Parade Grand Marshal Nominees should embody the spirit of Sierra Madre, be an active volunteer in any of the local nonprofit organizations or in some way contributed to the betterment of Sierra Madre. Nominees may be an individual or volunteers or an organization.
Nominations must be submitted in writing by Thursday, April 30th and should be sent to the 4th of July Committee, PO Box 1073 Sierra Madre CA 91025 or emailed to 4thofjulysierramadre@gmail.com. Nominations should be no more than 1 page but at least a paragraph explaining why the honor should be given including contributions to the Sierra Madre community.
Previous Grand Marshals have included 2019 Bud Switzer, 2018 Steve Heydorff, 2017 Derek Podrebarac, 2016 Pete Siberell and Hometown Hero Kris Lowe, 2015 Clem and Nina Bartolai, 2014 Pat & DeAlcorn & Hometown Heroes Sierra Madre Search and Rescue, 2013 VFW Post 3208 & Hometown Hero Mama Pete; 2012 Nel and Bob Soltz (Wistaria Vine owners); 2011 Gayle Bluemel & Hometown Hero John Shear; 2010 Lew Wantanabe; 2009 Midge Morash; 2008 Sierra Madre Fire Department; 2007 Ward Family (E. Waldo Ward & Sons); 2006 Judy Webb Martin & Toni Buckner & Hometown Hero Barbara Wamboldt; 2005 Police Chief Wayne Bailey; 2004 Doug Berkshire; 2003 John Grijalva; 2002 Bob Quamstrom; 2001 Ty Gaffney; 2000 Dr. Bill White; and 1999 Jim & Barbara Heasley.
This All-American friends and family event is made possible through the wonderful contribution of donors and sponsors. If you’d like to help please visit http://www.sierramadrefourthofjuly.com/ or follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/4thofJulyInfo
Parade Grand Marshal Nominees should embody the spirit of Sierra Madre, be an active volunteer in any of the local nonprofit organizations or in some way contributed to the betterment of Sierra Madre. Nominees may be an individual or volunteers or an organization.
Nominations must be submitted in writing by Thursday, April 30th and should be sent to the 4th of July Committee, PO Box 1073 Sierra Madre CA 91025 or emailed to 4thofjulysierramadre@gmail.com. Nominations should be no more than 1 page but at least a paragraph explaining why the honor should be given including contributions to the Sierra Madre community.
Previous Grand Marshals have included 2019 Bud Switzer, 2018 Steve Heydorff, 2017 Derek Podrebarac, 2016 Pete Siberell and Hometown Hero Kris Lowe, 2015 Clem and Nina Bartolai, 2014 Pat & DeAlcorn & Hometown Heroes Sierra Madre Search and Rescue, 2013 VFW Post 3208 & Hometown Hero Mama Pete; 2012 Nel and Bob Soltz (Wistaria Vine owners); 2011 Gayle Bluemel & Hometown Hero John Shear; 2010 Lew Wantanabe; 2009 Midge Morash; 2008 Sierra Madre Fire Department; 2007 Ward Family (E. Waldo Ward & Sons); 2006 Judy Webb Martin & Toni Buckner & Hometown Hero Barbara Wamboldt; 2005 Police Chief Wayne Bailey; 2004 Doug Berkshire; 2003 John Grijalva; 2002 Bob Quamstrom; 2001 Ty Gaffney; 2000 Dr. Bill White; and 1999 Jim & Barbara Heasley.
This All-American friends and family event is made possible through the wonderful contribution of donors and sponsors. If you’d like to help please visit http://www.sierramadrefourthofjuly.com/ or follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/4thofJulyInfo
July 3rd
Pre-Party in Memorial Park. Family picnic, beer garden
and live music
featuring Sierra Madre’s own, Groovy Lemon Pie! 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
featuring Sierra Madre’s own, Groovy Lemon Pie! 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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Street Closures
July 3rd 2020:
The following streets will be closed to through traffic no earlier than 4:00pm and no later than 11:30pm.
-South Hermosa Avenue from Sierra Madre Blvd. to Mariposa Ave.
July 4th 2020:
The following streets will be closed to through traffic from no earlier than 6:00 am to no later than 1:00 pm.
-Sierra Madre Blvd. from Michillinda to Claridge St. (in Arcadia). Cars will not be able to cross Sierra Madre Blvd. at any of the intersections between Michillinda and Claridge St. Plan on taking either Michillinda or Santa Anita to access areas North or South of Sierra Madre Blvd.
-Kersting Court
-Baldwin Avenue from Montecito to Sierra Madre Blvd. (*reserved for handicapped parking*)
The following streets will be closed to through traffic from no earlier than 7:00am to no later than 11:30 am.
-Mariposa Avenue from Michillinda Avenue to Park Street
-Sunnyside Avenue from Ramona Avenue to Montecito
The following streets will be closed to through traffic from no earlier than 9:00am to no later than 1:00 pm.
-Rancho Road from Sierra Madre Blvd. to Santa Anita Court
Additional No Parking Areas
-No parking on the Northside of Mariposa Ave. between Hermosa and Lima on July 4th between 7:00am and 10:30.
-No parking on the Eastside of the Sierra Vista Park Parking Lot on July 4th between 6:00am and 3:30pm.
-No parking on the Eastside of the Sierra Vista Park Parking Lot on July 4th between 6:00am and 3:30pm.
Handicapped Parking
– Handicapped parking on Baldwin Ave. between Montecito and Sierra Madre Blvd. on July 4 from 9:30am (dependent on when Fun Run ends) to 12:00pm. To avoid street closures, cars looking for handicapped parking should approach Montecito from the North. A handicapped placard or license plate sticker must be identifiable.
The following streets will be closed to through traffic no earlier than 4:00pm and no later than 11:30pm.
-South Hermosa Avenue from Sierra Madre Blvd. to Mariposa Ave.
July 4th 2020:
The following streets will be closed to through traffic from no earlier than 6:00 am to no later than 1:00 pm.
-Sierra Madre Blvd. from Michillinda to Claridge St. (in Arcadia). Cars will not be able to cross Sierra Madre Blvd. at any of the intersections between Michillinda and Claridge St. Plan on taking either Michillinda or Santa Anita to access areas North or South of Sierra Madre Blvd.
-Kersting Court
-Baldwin Avenue from Montecito to Sierra Madre Blvd. (*reserved for handicapped parking*)
The following streets will be closed to through traffic from no earlier than 7:00am to no later than 11:30 am.
-Mariposa Avenue from Michillinda Avenue to Park Street
-Sunnyside Avenue from Ramona Avenue to Montecito
The following streets will be closed to through traffic from no earlier than 9:00am to no later than 1:00 pm.
-Rancho Road from Sierra Madre Blvd. to Santa Anita Court
Additional No Parking Areas
-No parking on the Northside of Mariposa Ave. between Hermosa and Lima on July 4th between 7:00am and 10:30.
-No parking on the Eastside of the Sierra Vista Park Parking Lot on July 4th between 6:00am and 3:30pm.
-No parking on the Eastside of the Sierra Vista Park Parking Lot on July 4th between 6:00am and 3:30pm.
Handicapped Parking
– Handicapped parking on Baldwin Ave. between Montecito and Sierra Madre Blvd. on July 4 from 9:30am (dependent on when Fun Run ends) to 12:00pm. To avoid street closures, cars looking for handicapped parking should approach Montecito from the North. A handicapped placard or license plate sticker must be identifiable.
