Fourth of July 2013 on the Palos Verdes Peninsula will be celebrated with two special public events for Palos Verdes homes owners, each one with its own twist.
Palos Verdes Estates homes owners will be holding their 52nd Annual Independence Day Celebration at Malaga Cove School. The celebration is an annual community tradition where volunteers work together to provide a day of family fun and renew a sense of appreciation for our independence and freedom. This year’s Heritage of Freedom Award recipient is Father Greg Boyle, the Founder and Executive Director of Homeboy Industries. The Van Dine Family Americanism Award Winner is Sam Goldberg, the Founding President of the Peninsula Education Foundation. This award is given every year to a Peninsula Resident who has contributed in a special way to add to the quality of life in America. The day will begin at 9:30 a.m. with Apple Pie Entries being accepted for judging. These must be homemade and contain apples. Any age can participate. Face Painting will also be offered to get children ready for the big Children’s Patriotic Bicycle Parade which starts at 10:10 a.m. At 10:15 Jim Gamble will once again entertain with his All American Puppet Show; and at 10:30 a.m. the formal program and award presentatios will begin. After the dedication ceremonies, (and beginning around noon) there will be picnics, family games and patriotic music.
Malaga Cove School is located at 300 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates. For more information go to www.pvjuly4.org.
Rancho Palos Verdes will be hosting their 38th Annual Independence Day celebration at Point Vicente Park Civic Center located at 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
There will be shopping in the arts and crafts area, and the midway will feature rides and games for children of all ages. You can also take a helicopter ride to get a bird’s eye view of the celebration and look at our beautiful coastline. You may also visit the petting zoo, ride ponies and see the local community booths. There is also a food court and beer & wine garden. Admission to the celebration is free, but parking is $5. There is a complimentary shuttle service provided from Ralph’s Market (Hawthorne & Crest) and the Point Vicente Interpretive Center. For more information contact the Rancho Palos Verdes Receation and Parks Dept. at (310) 544-5260.
Photo courtesy of Palos Verdes City Hall
