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Activity zones and places to stop, rest, relax, and more will be interspersed across the event route. Each activity hub will offer core services, including:

• Live music, entertainment, and games​​
• Free bike and roll valet parking (for strollers, scooters, bikes, skateboards, etc.)
• FREE city stickers - collect all 3 at event info booths while supplies last!
• ​626 Golden Streets SWAG booth​
• Vendors and exhibitors
• Water, restrooms, and hand-wash stations​

Hub Locations, Activities, and Highlights

See below for detailed information about hub activities, programming, and exhibitors.

• South El Monte Hub (9am-4pm) - 1530 Central Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733
• Dia de los Muertos Hub (11am-6pm) - 10943 Valley Mall, El Monte, CA 91731 
• Jeff Seymour Family Center Hub (9am-4pm) - 10900 Mulhall St., El Monte 91731

Opening Ceremony (South El Monte Civic Center)

• 8:30am-9:00am - 626 Opening Ceremony - Join Gabe the Sasquatch and special guests to kick-off the big day! First 150 attendees will receive FREE tickets for a raffle of a new bike, 626 Golden Streets gear, and other prizes. Raffle tickets will be available starting at 8:30am at the ActiveSGV info booth, first-come, first served! 
• ​9:30am - Tour de Gabe -  Join Gabe and VIP friends for a special, e-bike tour of the event route. Casual pace with brief stops at each event hub. 8 miles round trip. All welcome!​

Other Things to Do

• El Monte Air Fair - check out classic planes at the SGV Airport, only one block from the Jeff Seymour Family Center Hub (9a-4pm).
• Sample some of the region's best vegan fare at the Vegan Food Festival - South El Monte Hub. Vendors include: Ixtaco, Raw Crumbs, Plant Love Food, and Andrea's Healthy Kitchen 
• Silent Disco at Valley Mall (11am-3pm)
• Giant, spooky inflatable characters (Ghost, Witch, Frankenstein, Pumpkin, Spider) at 5 secret locations spread across the route! Happy hunting.
• Costume Contest (festively attired pets and humans) at 12pm - South El Monte Hub stage.

South El Monte Civic Center Hub

Central Ave. (between Fawcett Ave. and Michael D. Hunt Dr.)
South El Monte, CA 91733
​9:00am - 4:00pm

Activities and Games

• Giganto Games - Try your hand at giant badminton, giant jenga, and other giant games!
• Go Human Parklet Lounge - Take a break and enjoy live entertainment from the comfort of the Go Human pop-up parklet.
• Pumpkin Palooza - Paint a pumpkin. Decorate a pumpkin. Take your pumpkin home, just in time for Halloween!
• Costume Contests - Dress up and you could win! Categories include Best Dressed Individual; Couple; Family; Group; and mode of transportation (e.g., decorated bike/scooter). Stay tuned for schedule.​
• ​Chalk Art Zone - Leave a creative impression on the open street with chalk artists Karla Navarro and Arlou Somo
• Super BUBBLES - Experience advanced bubble-making for all ages!
• Photo Booth - Make memories with friends and family at the free photo booth. 
• Utility Box Artwork - Watch as artists transform two sidewalk utility boxes into new works of art. 
• Get Colored Booth by SGVCOG - Decorate headbands, maracas, sugar skull masks and more!​
• Go Human Complete Streets Demonstration - Test ride a protected bike/rollway and earn raffle tickets to win prizes!
• E-Bike Demos - Test ride an assortment of E-bikes with Propel bikes and Gotcha!
• Vegan Food Festival - Sample some of the area's best plant-based fare.

Live Music and Performances ​ (line-up subject to change, stay tuned for more details)
Enjoy live music and performances from the main stage at the intersection of Central Ave. and Santa Anita Ave.

• 8:45-9:15 - Welcome Ceremony at the Stage
• 10;10-10:45 - Buzzrites - eclectic covers
• 11:15-11:45 - Sol de Fuego - Folklorico Dance
• 12:00pm - City Welcome, Go Human Raffle, and Costume Contest
• 12:30-2:30 - Suave - Latin/Variety covers
• 3:00-3:45 - ADY & Coosylove - Latin, R&B, Hip-Hop, Experimental Electronic

Vendors and Exhibitors​

• Akitoi Learning Center
• Alta Planning ​
• Asian Youth Center
• Asians For Miracle Marrow Matches
• AT&T
• Audubon Center at Debs Park
• Asians For Miracle Marrow Matches
• Azusa Pacific University School of Nursing​
• Boys and Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley 
• California Department of Fish and Wildlife
• Census 2020
• Child Development Program (EMCSD)
• Chinese American Museum 
• Didi Hirsch
• El Monte - South El Monte Chamber of Commerce
• Gotcha - E-bike rentals and demos
• Greater El Monte Community Hospital
• Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District
• JLHA Environmental Specialist
• Lifeway Foods - Enjoy free samples
• La Michoacana
• Los Angeles County Supervisorial District 1 | Hilda Solis
• Los Angeles County Fire Department
• Los Angeles County Public Works - Puente Creek Bikeway/Greenway
• Mission San Gabriel
• Menchies
• Metro Los Angeles
• Mobo Cruiser - recumbent bike demos
• Mountain View High School XC Team
• Oasis Trilingual Community School
• Plug-In-America
• Propel Bikes - Free electric-assist cargo bike demos!
• Rack Attack​​
• Ridges Churro Bar
• Rose Hills Memorial
• San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) 
• San Gabriel Valley Water Company
• Slammin Sliders
• SoCal Edison
• Stans Bike Shop
• Supervisor Hilda Solis
• Svolta
• Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District​​

Dia de los Muertos Hub

​Main Street (between Santa Anita Ave. and Tyler Ave.)
10943 Valley Mall, El Monte, CA 91731
11am-6pm

​Activities and Games

• Children’s Zone (Face Painters, Balloon Artists, Jumpers)
• Day of the Dead Altars
• Day of the Dead Photo Booth
• Day of the Dead Procession
• Food vendors including fresh popcorn and cotton candy

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Live Music and Performances ​ (line-up subject to change, stay tuned for more details)
Enjoy live music, performances, and raffles at two stages on Main Street!

Diamond Main Stage​

• 11:00–11:30 - Opening Welcome     
• 11:30-12:00 - Aztec Blessing
• 12:00-12:45 - Mariachi Serenada Ranchera
• 12:50-1:30 - Ballet Group Nevo Amanacer
• 1:40-2:20 - Procession for Day of the Dead
• 2:30-3:15  - Catrina Fashion Show                 
• 3:30-5:30 - Selena Tribute Band                      
• 5:45 - DRAWING FOR TWO DISNEYLAND TICKETS  

Children's Stage

• 1:00-1:30 - Mariachi Serenata Ranchera
• 1:30-2:00 - La Morenta Ballet Folkorico
• 3:00-3:30 - Alex Frank Folkorico
• 3:30–4:00 - Aztec Dancers

 
Vendors and Exhibitors​​

• Atlar #101
• CHAP Care​
• Greater El Monte Community Hospital
• La Historia
• Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder
• La Historia
• Northgate Markets
• Red Cross
• Rotary Club
• Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District
• Valley Vista

Jeff Seymour Family Center Hub

10900 Mulhall St.
El Monte, CA 91731
9am-4pm

Activities and Games​

• Day One Fresh Zone - Plant a seed and pickup some fresh, local produce​. Just bring a bag to take home your loot!​. 
• Kiddie/Family Cross Course - Try your hand at cyclocross with an introductory obstacle course. 
• Arts in Motion - Water coloring for kids big and small. 
• Street Games - Double Dutch jump ropes, hopscotch, bean bag toss, and more.
• Face Painting - Turn your face into a festive work of art.
• Community Garden Launch - Join SBCCThrive and Day One for the community garden launch. Bring your own reusable bag or cart and take home free, fresh produce!

Live Music and Performances ​ (line-up subject to change, stay tuned for more details)
Enjoy live music and performances from the main stage in the Jeff Seymour Family Center field.

• 10:00 - Jeff Seymour Family Center Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
• 10:15 - Potrero Mariachi
• 11:00 - Gidley Jazz
• 12:00 - Rio Hondo Dance​​
• 1:00 - Canyon City Brass​
• 2:00 - Macehualitzli Noyollo Aztec Dance

Vendors and Exhibitors​

• Amigos de los Rios
• California Hispanic Commission-San Gabriel Latino Family Center
• ChapCare​
• Day One
• El Monte City School District Head Start Program
• Enki Health & Research Systems, Inc.
• Gotcha - Free E-bike demos​
• Nature for All
• ONEgeneration, Grandparents As Parents Program
• Our Savior Center
• San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps
• SGV Bicycle Education Center
• Southern California Medical Center
• SPIRITT Family Services
• The Whole Child