City of El Centro Parks & Recreation Department 375 S. 1st Street, El Centro, CA 92243
760-337-4555
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Kristie Riester, Director 760-337-5185 Patricia Ureña Recreation Supervisor 760-337-4556 Chris Legakes Parks Supervisor 760-337-4553 Suzanna Perkins Staff Assistant 760-337-4555 Dolores Estrada
Chairman Pete Rodriguez Vice Chairman Richard Ryan Commissioners Orlando Johnson David De La Garza Robin Dodge Bill Gay Cheyenne Gaddis Commissioners may be reached at 760-337-4555 Meetings are held at 11:30 a.m. every second Thursday of each month at the Adult Center, 385 S. 1st Street.
Office Assistant 760-337-4555 On behalf of our entire Recreation Staff, we are pleased to present the 2013 Summer brochure. Please take a moment to review our programs and explore the many recreational opportunities available for participants of all ages. As a department, we value customer service and strive to be innovative in the development of new programs and services.
SUMMER MISSION Our summer programs provide the opportunity for children to participate in indoor and outdoor adventures in a group setting. We promote health, knowledge, teamwork and entertainment. It is also a place to expand a child’s creative mind through arts and crafts, theater, music and other activities. Our priorities are safety and to have a memorable summer! We hope you have a wonderful summer and we look forward to seeing you this 2013 season!
Our entire staff would appreciate any suggestions you may have to improve the curriculum currently offered. RECREATION INCLUSION PROGRAMMING
Please feel free to contact us at (760)3374555
The City of El Centro Parks and Recreation is dedicated to providing and serving the needs of everyone in our community. Persons with special disabilities are encouraged to participate in our City Recreation programs. A one-week advance notice is required to complete an assessment of the participant so planning for the appropriate program is available and to determine if an aide is required.
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PROGRAMS
PARKS
FIELDS
Community Center
Adams Park
Debbie Pittman Field
375 S. 1st Street
Between 4th & 7th
1997 Orange Ave, El Centro
Bucklin Park
Frazier Field
1350 S. 8th Street, El Centro
1150 N. 6th Street, El Centro
Carlos Aguilar Park
Stark Field
1575 Pico Avenue, El Centro
831 S. 4th Street, El Centro
Farmers Park
Swarthout Field
18th & Whitney Way,
350 Euclid Ave., El Centro
El Centro, Ca. 92243 (760) 337-4555 Adult Center 385 S. 1st Street El Centro, Ca. 92243 (760) 370-0160 Kennedy Middle School
El Centro Sunflower Field
900 N. 6th Street El Centro, Ca. 92243
Gomez Park
350 N. Lotus Ave., El Centro
901 S. Hope Street, El Centro Carlos Aguilar Field
Central Union High School Pool 1001 Brighton Ave.
Leeper Park
El Centro, Ca. 92243
230 S. Lotus Ave., El Centro
(760) 336-4443
1575 Pico Avenue, El Centro
McGee Park 375 S. 1st Street, El Centro Sunflower Park 350 N. Lotus Ave, El Centro Swarthout Park 350 Euclid Ave., El Centro Wildflower Park 950 S. Lotus Ave., El Centro
“Parks Make Life Better!”
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The City of El Centro Parks & Recreation Department in partnership with Meadows Union Elementary School District and in conjunction with USDA, will be providing summer meals to all children in El Centro. The Recreation Staff will coordinate and monitor feeding sites. We encourage all families to send your child for a free meal at the locations listed below. The Feeding Program will be providing breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday. Please see listing below for time schedule and start dates. We will be serving meals from June 17th through August 9th: Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Lunch:
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Ages: 1 up to 18 years of age. *************************************************** SITE AREAS El Centro Community Center (Room B) 375 S. First Street , El Centro ******************************************************** Kennedy Middle School-Counseling Room next to Gymnasium 900 N. 6th Street, El Centro ******************************************************** at 9am - El Centro Public Library - Note: Breakfast starts 10 am Lunch 11 - 12 Noon 1140 N. Imperial Avenue, El Centro
Come out and meet other locals who are interested in Community Gardens. This means everyone will have fun learning how to grow, nutritious and healthy food to sustain healthier lifestyle. Open to all ages, learn more about basic gardening. Program provides you an opportunity to increase physical activity, water consumption, fruit and vegetable consumption. So, lets get moving to promote a healthy lifestyle.
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Half Pint Summer Camp Set out on an adventure with your half pints. Weekly themed activities are scheduled for our little campers. This camp provides your little one quality time learning and using their creative minds. Your child will learn to play and socialize with other children, learn new and fun games, sing along, act, develop motor skills by using their hands to paint and develop creative art. Half pints will learn how to make new nutritious silly snacks for mom and dad. Half Pints will enjoy cool off time in our new Splash Pad! Lunch will be provided. Program is scheduled from June 17, 2013 to August 9, 2013
Need something to do this summer? Then come over to the discovery camp which offers a variety of themed camps, nutrition, dancing, talent shows, and nature programs. Learn the basics in gardening, new exercise for healthy bodies. Summer camp will provide new learned skills in fun math and reading. Learn how to use your creativity, teamwork, and the most importantly shared time with new friends and memorable experiences. Cool down with our new splash pad and have fun! Lunch will be provided. This program runs from June 17, 2013 to August 9, 2013. Open to ages:
8 years old to 10 year olds
Dates: Monday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Open to ages: No diapers -5 years old
Registration Fee: $30.00 per week– 8 week sessions
Dates: Monday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: El Centro Community Center
Registration Fee: $30.00 per week– 8 week sessions
*Closed on Thursday, July 4, 2013
Location: El Centro Community Center *Closed on Thursday, July 4, 2013
Empowering Summer Camp
Open to ages: 6 years to 7 years olds
Creative summer camp offers a variety of weekly themed camps that will provide plenty of exercise to keep you fit, learn new games, provides fun contest and will allow kids to use expression through art, music and dance. Will teach fun creative take home craft projects. Learn how to make new crafts through knitting and sewing projects. Rock art and computer skills will be provided. Contest and challenge games will be provided. Come show off your talents at the end of the summer program. Enjoy our cool Splash Pad! Lunch will be served. This program runs from June 17, 2013 to August 9, 2013
Dates: Monday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Open to ages: 11 year olds to 13 year olds
Registration Fee: $30.00 per week– 8 week sessions
Dates: Monday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: El Centro Community Center
Registration Fee: $30.00 per week– 8 week sessions
*Closed on Thursday, July 4, 2013
Location: El Centro Community Center
Come and empower your mind with weekly creative camps. Your child will have the opportunity to explore new and old activities that will keep them busy all summer. Learn more about nature, new games, special contest and structured activities. All kids will have fun in our new splash pad that will be open this summer so they can enjoy some cool and fun activities. Your child will develop new skills in art, music, gardening, dance, exercise and take home projects. Lunch will be provided. Program is scheduled from June 17, 2013 to August 9, 2013
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Kennedy Middle School Gymnasium—900 N. 6th Street Summer Recreation Nothing But Net Basketball Program Calling out all Basketball Players! Come sharpen your basketball skills and improve your passing, shooting, dribbling, defense and offensive skills. Learn the fundamentals techniques of basketball while competing in our summer basketball madness league. Volunteer coaches are welcomed! Teams will be divided into age appropriate groups, with practice dates TBA. All games will be played on Saturday at the Kennedy Gym. Program is scheduled from June 17, 2013 through August 10, 2013 Open to ages: Open to boys and girls ages 5—14 (Incoming 8th grade only) - *Ages will be divided the first week of registration. Dates: Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (All groups will be assigned practice times) Registration Fee: $60.00 per participant. $20 cost for NBN jersey. Location: Kennedy Middle School-Gymnasium *Closed on Thursday, July 4, 2013 Volunteer forms may be picked up at the El Centro Community Center. All volunteers must be live scanned
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Adventure Camp Come and join us for some fun and adventurous activities. Adventure camp offers a variety of arts and crafts, new and old games, sports activities to keep you busy, scavenger hunts, gardening tips, table game contest and gym activities. Age groups are broken up into K-2nd, 3rd and 4th and 5th through 6th. Camps will have weekly themed activities that will allow your child to have a full experience in fun adventures. Come meet new friends and join us for a new fun adventure and stay cool this summer. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. Program is scheduled from June 17, 2013 through August 9, 2013 Open to ages: Incoming kinder to 6th grade (5 years to 12 years of age) Dates: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Registration Fee: $30.00 per week– 8 week sessions Location: Kennedy Middle School-Gymnasium *Closed on Thursday, July 4, 2013
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Rock Academy provides the ultimate rock star experience. Participants will work in teams, and learn how to create their own songs. The program provides in-depth coaching in instrumental and vocal performance, stage presence, recording and more. Instruments will be provided for class use. A final performance will also be performed at the end of camp. AGES: 8 - 15 years old COST: $129.00 DATE: June 24th - June 28th TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. LOCATION: Adult Center
Movieworkz Broadcast Channel is a unique and highly interactive media arts program that puts students in the forefront of artistic and technical expression. Just like a working television broadcast channel, participants conceptualize and design and create different types of programming. Students will create programming like talk shows, news casts, and entertainment features. Students will learn skills in front of and behind the camera. Cameras and computer equipment will be provided for class room use. AGES: 8 - 15 years old COST: $129.00 DATE: July 22nd - July 26th TIME: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. LOCATION: Adult Center Conference Room
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Bring your imagination and engineering talents and build structures, robots and much more. Only your imagination is the limit. Working in teams, students will learn about basic physics and engineering principles and learn how to apply them to their projects. AGES: 8- 15 years old COST: $199.00 DATE: July 22nd - July 26th TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 12: p.m. LOCATION: El Centro Community Center– Activity Center
Your mission should you choose to accept it is to learn all about the spy field. You will analyze photography, create and break codes, learn about splatter patterns and fingerprinting, just to name a few tasks. Sign up today for the ultimate day camp experience. Spyworkz explores math, science, language arts, logical and analytical thinking, creativity, imagination, visual arts and health and fitness! AGES: 8 - 15 years old COST: $129.00 DATE: June 24th to June 28th TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. LOCATION: Adult Center
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Youth Attaining Leadership Skills Program Would you like to make a difference in your community and earn community service hours? The Y.A.L.S. program is taking youth from 7th –11th grade to join a summer full of learning how to be a future recreation leader, how to organize your schedule, learn how to interview and work alongside Recreation staff to learn basic knowledge of camp structure. Y.A.L.S. members will learn how to cook in our Jr. Chef Program and will be provide a certificate at the end of the summer for volunteer hours earned. Come and stay busy with our department help make our programs great! Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. Program is scheduled from June 17, 2013 through August 9, 2013
Hours: 9:00 am—4:30 pm Cost: $40.00 for volunteer shirt and Jr. Chef program Must turn in letter of recommendation with volunteer application to Recreation Supervisor’s office. Location: El Centro Community Center, 375 South First Street, El Centro, Ca. 92243 Program is limited to 25 Students
ZUMBA
Aerobics
joints ▪ Reduce high blood pressure or the risk of
Are you ready to party yourself into shape! That’s exactly what the ZUMBA program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin inspired, calorie burning dance fitness party that’s moving millions of people toward you and health. Ditch the workout and join the party!
developing high blood pressure ▪ Reduce high cho-
Morning Class:
lesterol or the risk of developing high cholesterol ▪
Ages: Adult & Seniors
Enhance work, recreation and sport performance.
Day’s: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday’s
Ages: 13 years old and up
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Times: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday’s
Cost: $30.00 per month
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Evening Class
Cost: $25.00 per month
Ages: Adult & Seniors
Location: Community Center 375 S. 1st Street, El Centro
Day’s: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday’s
Instructor: Mike Rodriguez
Cost: $30.00 per month/$20.00 per month (Seniors-65 and over/$5.00 per day
Get up and get moving!!! ▪ Improve your cardiovascular/cardio respiratory function (heart and lungs) ▪ Build and maintain healthy muscles, bones and
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Community Center, 375 S. 1st Street, El Centro
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PUBLIC SWIM HOURS & FEES OPEN SWIM POOL DATES - JUNE 18TH TO AUGUST 9TH June 18 to August 9
Tuesday - Friday Saturdays
GENERAL ADMISSION 12 Years and Under Teens (13-17 Years) Adults (18-54 Years) Senior (55+)
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
PASS PRICES $1.00 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50
$20.00 $25.00 $30.00 $25.00
POOL RULES 1. No Running. 2. No horseplay. 3. All life jackets must be Coast Guard approved. 4. No food or drinks are allowed in pool area. 5. Anyone caught fighting in facility will be expelled 6. No smoking or alcoholic beverages allowed on premises. 7. All patrons bust take a swim test before entering the deep end of the pool. 8. Absolutely no flips into the pool. 9. All patrons must wear an appropriate swim suit or swim trunks. 10. No cutoffs, t-shirts, sweats or basketball shorts allowed into the pool. 11. Any child with a life vest or non swimmer must be accompanied by an adult. (One adult per child.)
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Registrations and fees must be paid at the El Centro Community Center 375 S. 1st Street, El Centro Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (760) 337-4555
SESSIONS
PRIVATE LESSONS
30 minute lessons* 2 week sessions Tuesday - Friday = 8 Days $45.00 Per Child/Per Session Class size limited and subject to change
TIME
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
6/18-6/28
7/2-7/12
7/16-7/26
7/30-8/9
$90.00
2 week session * 30 minute lessons Tuesday - Friday = 8 Days
6/24-6/28
7/8-7/12
8:00 - 8:30
Parents & Tots Level 1 -Starfish Level 2 - Sea Otters Level 3-Minnows Level 4 - Seals Level 5 - Dolphins Adult Swim
8:45- 9:15
Parents & Tots Level 1 -Starfish Level 2 - Sea Otters Level 3-Minnows Level 4 - Seals Level 5 - Dolphins Level 6- Sharks
9:3010:00
Parents & Tots Level 1 -Starfish Level 2 - Sea Otters Level 3-Minnows Level 4 - Seals Level 5 - Dolphins Level 6- Sharks
7/22-7/26
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
6/18-6/28
7/2-7/12
7/16-7/26
7/30-8/9
Registration Registration Registration Registration
Registration Registration Registration Registration 6/10– 6/14
Session 1
6/10-6/14
6/24-6/28
7/8 - 7/12
TIME
8:00 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.
TIME TIME
8:45 A.M. - 9:15 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 10:00 A.M.
7/22 - 7/26
$10.00 PER SESSION
2 week sessions* Wednesday & Friday = 4 Days Ages 10 to 15 years old LIMIT 15 STUDENTS
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
6/19 & 6/21
7/3 & 7&5
7/17 & 7/19
7/31 & 8/1
6/26 & 6/28 7/10 & 7/12 7/24 & 7/26
8/7 & 8/8
Registration Registration Registration Registration 6/10/2013 6/24/2013 7/8/2013 7/22/2013 TIME
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10:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M.
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR $5.00 PER SHIRT 760-337-4555
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PARENTS & TOTS A class for children 6 months and older where the parent/guardian must accompany the child. This class teaches the child to be comfortable in and around the water so they can be ready to learn how to swim.
Level 4— SEALS Must be able to perform the following skills: Fully submerged and retrieve object from shallow water unassisted. Perform front crawl for 15 yards with rhythmic breathing. Dive into deep water from sitting or kneeling position. Back crawl for 15 yards.
Adult Swim This class is designed for older swimmers who wish to gain more confidence in the water or improve their strokes for exercise. No swimming experience is necessary, just a desire to improve your abilities or learn to swim! Level 1—STARFISH Introduction to water. This is designed for younger swimmers with the intent to build confidence in the water. Skills taught is submerging face, assisted floats on back and stomach and unassisted movement along the pool wall.
Tread water for 30 seconds in deep water. Butterfly kick and body motion for 5 yards back/front Retrieve objects from bottom of shallow end, eyes open unassisted
Level 5— DOLPHINS Must be able to perform the following skills: Swim front crawl 25 yards with rotary breathing . Swim back crawl 25 yards.
Level 2— SEA OTTERS Must be able to perform the following skills:
Swim proper butterfly for 15 yards. Swim proper breaststroke for 15 yards.
Blow bubbles for 3 seconds
Swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards.
Enter and exit pool unassisted
Swim elementary freestyle for 15 yards.
Supported float on back/front with comfort
Swim underwater three body lengths.
Alternate arm and leg action on both front and back
Tread water for one minute in deep water.
Supported kicking on back and front Retrieve object held at arms length and face fully submerged Level 6— SHARKS Must be able to perform the following skills: Level 3— MINNOWS Must be able to perform the following skills:
Perform shall racing dive. Swim elementary backstroke 25t yards.
Jump into chest deep water unassisted
Swim proper butterfly for 25 yards.
Perform 5 consecutive bobs
Swim front crawl and backstroke for 50 yards.
Front and back float for 5 seconds (face submerged Front/back glide for 2 body lengths
Perform both front and back crawl flip turns. Swim underwater for 15 yards. Session 1 will cover personal water safety
Roll from front to back and back to front
Session 2 will cover lifeguard readiness
Swim 5 yards kicking with alternating arms, on back/front
Session 3 will cover fitness swimmer Session 4 will cover lifeguard readiness
Retrieve objects from bottom of shallow end, eyes open unassisted
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Intro to Computers A course that is offered to seniors and adults who wish to learn the basics of computers. Many of today’s seniors and adults don’t have someone to teach them how to navigate the internet or use certain programs. Learn the basics of using a computer. Explore various programs that windows contain such as Microsoft Word, Explorer, desktop, shortcuts, control panel and many more features that today’s computers have to offer. This course has a limit of four students per class. Cost: $25.00 per month/ $15 per month for Seniors (62+) Level 1 - Beginning Monday & Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Level 2 - Intermediate Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Level 3 - Advance Friday’s 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Senior Nutrition Program Enjoy delicious lunches ▪ Meet New Friends ▪ Celebrate Birthdays ▪ Theme Days ▪ Holdiidays A meal is served by Catholic Charities Requirements: An application must be filled out Days: Monday - Friday Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Reservations must be made by 9:00 a.m. each day by calling 760-353-2748
Suggested Donation: $1
Adult & Senior Cool Cooking Day! Come and join the fun with cooking delicious , nutritious meals from a variety healthy recipes. “You will love it!!” Cost: Free Days: Mondays Time: 1:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m.
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Exercise Day Have fun and move through a variety of exercises . Join today to stay in shape. Cost: Free Day: Tuesday Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
So you want to become the next senior idol? Come to the best place to practice your singing skills. Come and have fun singing along to many of the songs. Cost: Free Day: Wednesday Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Art Day Join all the fun and discover what we can do with using little things such as paint, glue, paper & other great materials to create wonderful arts & crafts!! Cost: Free
Days: Thursdays
Come and have a great time playing bingo with other adults. Have the chance to win various prizes donated by The Catholic Charities and the El Centro Community Center. Cost: Free
Days: Fridays Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Sewing/Crotchet Come and learn how to make fun and different things out of yarn. This crotchet program teaches seniors and adults how to create different things from their wonderful hands. Scarf’s and beanies for the winter, baby blankets, yarn slippers, and quilts, are some of the art this fine program has to offer. Whether you’re a man or a woman, learning how to create these things is amazing. Cost: Free Days: Wednesdays Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Senior Movie Day “Lights, Camera, Action…..” Join us and relax by enjoying a good movie. Cost: Free Day: Friday Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Senior Game day “DO NOT PASS GO AND GO DIRECTLY TO JAIL!!!” Come and play great games this summer. We have a variety of games like dominoes, playing cards, Monopoly, UNO card games, Nintendo Wii games, and Phase 10. Come and have fun some fun with us and play to win some fun stuff! Cost: Free Days: Everyday Hours: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Computer Lab Surf the internet, print documents, check your e-mail. The Adult Center computer lab is open to adults and seniors. See times below for schedule. Hours: Monday & Wednesday 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday
12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Ice Cream Social and Rain on Main Thursday, July 18, 2013 * Downtown 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. FREE
El Grito de Independencia & Taco Cook-Off Friday, September 20, 2013 * Stark Field 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. FREE The City of El Centro and the Consulate of Mexico are celebrating Mexican Independence Day with an exciting event! “Grito de Independencia and Taco Cook-Off” at Stark Field in El Centro. Event patrons will enjoy the excitement of cultural music, authentic cuisine, and artesian merchandise at this Celebration of Mexican Independence. The historical ceremony of “El Grito” will be showcased amidst the best tacos that the community has to offer. Artists and artisans will proudly display their handiwork with many items available for sale. This is your big chance to gain fame and awards for your most mouth watering taco recipes. Local restaurants and organizations compete along with individual members of our community for the prestigious title of “Best Taco in El Centro.” Bring your family out for fun evening to commemorate Mexican heritage and independence. “Grito de Independencia & Taco Cook-Off” will be an evening of traditional celebrations, mouth watering tacos, authentic Mexican ceremony and activities for all ages.
Seasonal Tree Lighting & Street Fair Friday, December 6, 2013 * 11th & Main 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. FREE Our community will come together to participate in traditional celebrations of the season! The City Mayor will lead the countdown to reveal a giant Christmas Tree covered in lights, tinsel and decorations . While enjoying cookies and hot chocolate and everyone can listen to the delightful music of local choirs and performances. Santa Clause will make an appearance atop the El Centro Fire Engine and will bear gifts for hundreds of children.
Mardi Gras Light Parade & Street Festival Saturday, February 15, 2014 * Main St. 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. FREE The City of El Centro’s Signature Events is the Mardi Gras Light Parade & Street Festival! The City of El Centro recreates the world famous Mardi Gras with a Lighted Parade and Street Fair. The traditional themed colors of purple, green and gold, encompass the entire Downtown area. Our whole community eagerly anticipates the parade, street festival, glittery costumes, lights, masks and beads. Come and enjoy Jazz music and New Orleans style cuisine. Celebrating New Orleans tradition with a Light Parade & Street Festival creates an exciting and fun evening for the entire family. Le Tour de Manure Saturday, February 22, 2014 * 375 S. 1st St. 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dust off your bicycles and pull on your riding britches. Bring your family, bring your friends of all ages and come on down to the Community Center for a bike ride to benefit the Imperial Valley Special Olympics.
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