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 Ceremonyat 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
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
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!
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