Category Archives: Holidays

Palisadians Celebrate the Fourth with Warmth and Spirit

By LAUREL BUSBY Special to Circling the News The venue may have changed, but the Fourth of July spirit remained strong as Palisadians celebrated Friday night at Paul Revere Charter Middle School. A stage and large video screen were erected … Continue reading

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Palisades Joins the Santa Monica’s 4th Parade

By CHAZ PLAGER The clouds gave way to bright blue skies as this year’s 4th of July Palisades parade began. Due to certain circumstances, this year the residents of the Palisades were not swarming Via De La Paz and Sunset, … Continue reading

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2025 Palisades 4th Race Produces Fast Results

Even the thick gray clouds that hung in the morning skies this 4th of July couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the hundreds of runners gathered for this year’s Will Rogers Palisades 5/10K Run— but with a twist. Held in Venice … Continue reading

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July 4th  Time to Celebrate Family, Community and Traditions

The annual July 4th daylong festival and celebration that Pacific Palisades residents have come to expect will be different this year. Think about the Grinch Who Stole Christmas. He took the presents, he took the trees, the stockings and all … Continue reading

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Everybody Loves a Parade: Santa Monica Welcomes Palisades

This year the 19th Annual Santa Monica Fourth of July Parade promises to be bigger and better than ever. There are generally more than 15,000 spectators along the parade that starts on Pico Boulevard and Main Street and travels via … Continue reading

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Palisades 2025 Will Rogers 5K Run in Venice

The popular Palisades Will Rogers 5K held on the Fourth of July has four notable changes this year. Start time is 7 a.m. The race is being held in Venice, with the start about a block from the beach and … Continue reading

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Tickets for July 4 Celebration Free for Residents

The Palisades Americanism Parade Association is excited to announce that tickets are now available for the evening July 4TH Celebration, this year at Paul Revere Middle School. Gates open at 5 p.m. with live music, entertainment, over a dozen great … Continue reading

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Palisades 4th of July Evening Planning Underway

Dear Community, With less than a month before our Palisades July 4th celebration, rest assured that planning is full speed ahead. Next week we will share information about how to obtain your complementary tickets for the spectacular evening event on … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Celebrated at Fire Station 69

When Nina Madok won the bid for a birthday party at Station 69 in December, she planned to save it for her son’s 10th birthday in June. It was more personal than just a birthday. Nina and husband Bob have … Continue reading

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PaliHi Graduation Held at Hollywood Bowl: Guest Speakers Steve Kerr, Billy Crystal and Jennifer Coolidge

By HENRY KAMER On June 4, 2025, upwards of 740 PaliHi seniors of the Class of 2025 graduated not at the Stadium by the Sea, but at the Hollywood Bowl. Yep, you read that right. The Class of 2025 is … Continue reading

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