Category Archives: Holidays

Halloween versus Fourth of July Decorations

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Sue

Circling the News asked readers if they had noticed that there seemed to be more Halloween as opposed to Fourth of July residential decorations. The Palisades Americanism Parade Association helps host the annual Fourth of July decoration contest. One reader … Continue reading →

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Remembering 911 with Flags on the Village Green

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Sue

This was the second year that American Legion Auxiliary members placed flags on the Village Green to honor the victims of 9/11. On Friday, 300 American Flags were placed on the Green by auxiliary members in red shirts and Scouts … Continue reading →

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Navajo Code Talkers Remembered on August 14

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Sue

  By REECE PASCOE Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan designated August 14, as National Navajo Code Talkers Day. In his 1982 declaration, Reagan said this is, “a day dedicated to all members of the Navajo Nation and to all Navajo … Continue reading →

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The YMCA’s Float Took the Prize in the First Annual Auxiliary Award

Posted on July 10, 2022 by Sue

This was the First Annual Auxiliary Award, and was given to a float in the Pacific Palisades 4th of July Parade. The Palisades-Malibu YMCA received the top prize of $1,000. Judges agreed that the float was creative, original and whimsical. … Continue reading →

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Top Prizes Awarded to Three Homes in 4th Decorating Contest

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Sue

PHOTOS: MORGAN GENSER The 4th of July Home Decorating Contest, hosted by Sotheby Agent Susan Montgomery, completed its 11th anniversary in spectacular fashion. Winning the Grand Prize this year was the Tim and Lisa Marschall home on Altata. During judging … Continue reading →

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The 45th Annual 5/10K Race Brings Surprises and Familiar Faces

Posted on July 5, 2022 by Sue

The 5/10K Will Rogers Race returned this year nearly equaling the 2019 event and its 2,342 runners. Organizers Thomas Hathaway and James Klein were told by the timing company that most of the races in the state, post Covid, have … Continue reading →

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Palisades Americanism Parade Association Letter

Posted on July 5, 2022 by Sue

PALISADES AMERICANISM PARADE ASSOCIATION MESSAGE   July 5, 2022   Dear Neighbors, As Palisadians readied to celebrate the independence of our nation this July 4ᵗʰ at our 74ᵗʰ annual Parade, I was alerted to the tragic events that had just … Continue reading →

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The Yogurt Shoppe Will Sponsor Kids on Bikes

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Sue

The Yogurt Shoppe will continue its decade-long tradition of sponsoring the “Kids on Bikes” in the July 4th parade. Owners Christine and Adam Wolfson encourage kids to “have fun and be creative.” Participants are encouraged to decorate their bikes/scooter and … Continue reading →

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Jennifer Garner Selected as Grand Marshal

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Sue

By BERNICE FOX and SUE PASCOE Actress Jennifer Garner, whom many Pacific Palisades residents consider a “hometown” girl, will be Grand Marshal of this year’s Pacific Palisades 4th of July Parade. One of her fans summed it up perfectly. “Does … Continue reading →

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Official Parade Program Will Come out this Week

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Sue

The 4th of July official parade program, sponsored by the Palisades Americanism Parade Association (PAPA), will be in mailboxes this week. Advertisers know that the money they spend in this publication goes to PAPA, a nonprofit that produces the parade … Continue reading →

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