Thank you to everyone that supported and came out to
626 Golden Streets - Streets and Treats!
We'll see you in 2020!
Heart of the Foothills
Sunday 4/19/2020
The Active San Gabriel Valley (ActiveSGV) team is excited to announce that 626 Golden Streets - the San Gabriel Valley's premier #OpenStreets event - return in 2020 with Heart of the Foothills. The event on Sunday, April 19th will connect the cities of San Dimas, La Verne, and Pomona.
Stay tune for more information about the event in 2020!
Stay tune for more information about the event in 2020!
#626GoldenStreets in 6 Points
- Golden Streets is a FREE event! But bring cash or card to sample SGV treats and support local businesses along the route!
- YOU get to decide where you start and finish. There is no right or wrong way to experience the event.
- All forms of non-motorized transportation are permitted, including walking, biking, skating, scooting, jogging, running, ambling, and strolling.
- Golden Streets is NOT a race. There are no finisher medals or awards. Only miles of smiles.
- Share the road. Please stay right and exercise caution so everyone can have a safe, enjoyable day.
- Don't forget to stop, enjoy, and take a picture! Share your best snapshots on social media with the hashtag #626GoldenStreets for chances to win 626 swag and more post-event!
Activity Hubs
Every 626 Golden Streets event includes family-friendly activity zones to stop, rest, relax, and maybe even meet #GabeTheSasquatch in person! Each hub features different things to see and do for participants of all ages, including:
- Live performers, artists, and entertainment
- Arts activities (e.g., watercolor painting, face painting, chalk art, utility box artwork)
- Go Human pop-up protected rollway, parklet, and artistic crosswalks
- Street games (giant badminton, jenga, and more)
- Photos booths
- Electric bike demos
- Dozens of local vendors, performers, and exhibitors
- and more!
Getting There
There is no start/finish, meaning participants are welcome to join the event anywhere along the route. However we encourage participants to access the event via metro and/or people-power!
By Transit:
By Transit:
- The North Pomona Metrolink station is 0.4 miles from the route.
- Shuttles will likely be available from the Metro Gold Line APU/Citrus College Station (stay tuned for details!).
- Bikes, strollers, skateboards, unicycles and wheelchairs are welcome on Metro and Foothill Transit buses. For more information check out the Metro Trip Planner here: metro.net.
- We encourage attendees arriving by private automobile to utilize street parking adjacent to the event route. Please note any applicable parking restrictions. Please do not park in private retailer lots unless you are patronizing those businesses.
