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Category Archives: Holidays
Palisades 4th of July Parade Celebrates Diamond Jubilee
By CHAZ PLAGER On July 4th, 2023, the “happiest day in the Palisades” arrived once more, in the familiar form of the 75th Annual Palisades 4th of July Parade. This year’s theme was “Diamond Jubilee in 2023,” and was penned … Continue reading
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Brigadier General David G. Smith Rides in the July Parade
“Those who say that we’re in a time when there are no heroes, they just don’t know where to look,” Ronald Reagan once said. With his quote, the former President and Palisades resident probably had Brigadier General David G. Smith … Continue reading
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Mary Katharine Goddard – American Revolution Patriot Printer
By JEFF RIDGWAY Is it true that there is a woman’s name on the Declaration of Independence? Yes, at the bottom of the document it reads: “Baltimore, in Maryland: Printed by Mary Katharine Goddard.” Goddard’s is the only woman’s name … Continue reading
Parade Program in Mailboxes: Here’s “The Rest of the Story”
When I was a child, I would often spend days helping my aunt at the farm. The family had four boys, so an extra girl for the garden/canning was helpful. At noon, my uncle and cousins would come in from … Continue reading
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Denise Crosby Selected as Grand Marshal
As the character Faye Richardson in Suits, Denise Crosby says “That’s the problem with this place. You’re a bunch of wild dogs running around, defecating all over legal standards you swore to uphold. You can bet your ass I’m gonna … Continue reading
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Gracious, Enthusiastic and Vibrant, Sylvia Boyd Selected Parade Marshal
Anyone who has ever met Sylvia Boyd is struck by her enthusiasm, her genuineness and her kindness. Her “can do” attitude is infectious. She is a positive life force. This year, she was unanimously selected by parade organizers PAPA (Palisadian … Continue reading
Enter the Home Decorating Contest
By ALISON BURMEISTER Celebrate the “sparkle and shine” of Pacific Palisades this Fourth of July. Susan Montgomery, local Sotheby’s realtor, and sponsor of the Home Decorating Contest for the fifth year in a row, encourages the entire community to … Continue reading
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Marcus’ Pen Parade Theme: “Diamond Jubilee in 2023”
More than 40 themes were submitted to PAPA (Palisades Americanism Parade Association), by the May 7 deadline, and at a May 10 meeting, PAPA volunteers voted on their favorite. This year’s Fourth of July parade theme “Diamond Jubilee in … Continue reading
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High School Cross Country/Track Runners Invited
High school cross country and track runners are invited to participate in the Dick Lemen Run, which coincides with the 5K Will Rogers Run on the 4th of July. Student runners from local high schools run under their school’s name and … Continue reading
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Experience Fireworks Produced by the Pros
Pyro Spectaculars by Souza has orchestrated a 20-minute fireworks show that will be fill the skies above the Palisades High School Stadium by the Sea on July 4. This company is one of the largest fireworks providers in the nation. … Continue reading
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