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​Home / Activity Hubs

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.
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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​​
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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
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  • 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
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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

Presented By

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Made Possible By

  • ActiveSGV
  • 2020 | Cities of San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona, and South Pasadena

Supporters

  • Aztlan Athletics​​
  • California Conservation Corps ​​
  • San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG)

Sponsors

  • AARP California​​
  • Dan Sipple Illustration​​​
  • Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority
  • Yelp

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