Azusa Golden Days Parade celebrates 71 years. The parade is a week long celebration compromised of events sponsored by a variety of civic and business organizations. Every year it starts on the first Saturday of October.
The Goldens Days Parade started in 1949 and was designed to bring together organizations in the community to celebrate Azusa. The parade started from Foothill Boulevard down San Gabriel Avenue.
The Recreation and Family Services Department and Azusa Golden days presented this years theme as “The Golden Heart of Azusa”. They also held the annual bike ride and 5k/2k family run and walk on Oct. 6. The run and walk event was for kids, families and schools in Azusa also participated. The races and bike ride began at Azusa Pacific University’s Felix Event Center this year. All who participated received a t-shirt, medal and a race day gift pack. The event was sponsored by the Rosedale Community in Azusa.
The annual Golden Days Carnival was held at Memorial Park be from Oct.11-13 and featured food vendors, live entertainment, rides and games for the whole family. Adrian Alirez was the carnival coordinator and had encouraged groups to open up a booth to raise money for their organizations and be part of the community. The week was full of events.
On Oct. 5 The Azusa Women’s Club held the Golden Days kickoff, which consisted of painting, wine and socializing. Azusa Chamber of Commerce presented “Taste of Town” at the Lagunitas Brewing Company and they held a live and silent auction on Oct. 8. Azusa Leaders for learning education foundation held Golden Days designer bag auction which included dinner, show and a DJ on Oct 9. All proceeds went to the students and staff of the Azusa Unified School District.
