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      San Gabriel Kicks Off Summer Events With “Surf’s Up” Block Party

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      Hula Dance at Surfs Up (File Photo- City of San Gabriel)

      SAN GABRIEL – ColoradoBoulevard.net:

      The City of San Gabriel will kick off its summer series with the annual Surf’s Up block party. Surf’s Up will be held in the historic Mission District, on Thursday, June 22 from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm, with live entertainment, an inflatable rock wall, food trucks, games, community booths, and family-friendly fun activities.

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      The block party will feature live Beach Boys tribute tunes by Woody & The Longboards; a LED poi-illuminated light dance performance and more from the South Bay Luaus; as well as a Hawaiian/Polynesian dance segment.

      A variety of food trucks will be joining the event, including Rice Balls of Fire, Tropic Truck, Bison Burger, and Eagle Rock BBQ. A beer and wine garden, hosted by the San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce, will offer alcoholic beverages for purchase.
      Free outdoor concerts and movies will follow the Surf’s Up block party this summer. Residents and visitors are invited to bring their blankets and chairs to enjoy the experiences throughout June, July, and August:

      • Thursday, June 29
        7:00 pm: Louis Cruz Beltran concert at the Mission Playhouse.
      • Thursday, July 13
        7:00 pm: Latin concert featuring Mariachi Espectacular at Vincent Lugo Park.
      • Thursday, July 13
        8:30 pm: Vivo (2021) movie at Vincent Lugo Park.
      • Thursday, July 20
        7:00 pm: Jazz fusion concert featuring Phat Yaki at the Mission Playhouse.
      • Thursday, July 27
        7:00 pm: Top 40 concert featuring 4AlarmBand at Vincent Lugo Park
      • Thursday, July 27
        8:30 pm: Annie (2014) movie at Vincent Lugo Park.
      • Thursday, August 10
        7:00 pm: Kids concert with Wacko the Magician and Kids Imagine Nation at Vincent Lugo Park.
      • Thursday, August 10
        8:30 pm: Minions (2022) movie at Vincent Lugo Park.

      For more information about these free summer events, visit SanGabrielCity.com/Summer.

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