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May 3, 2026: 100th Anniversary Of Route 66 Event At Recreation Park

2026-05-03T15:57:15.662-07:00

Photos from Monrovia's Centennial of Route 66 event in Recreation Park on the original alignment of Route 66 along Shamrock Avenue.

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Update: The Flying A photo below made "Explore" on Flickr.com:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/keithj/55247127693/in/dateposted/

Booths And Live Music In Recreation Park.

Part Of The New Route 66 Exhibit At The Monrovia Historical Museum.

Monrovia's 1917 Seagrave Fire Engine.

Vintage Trailers.

Classic Cars At The Flying A Gas Station.

Fred's Automobile Museum With Car Show On Shamrock Ave.

In-N-Out Food Truck Preparing To Serve Lunch.

The "Flying A" Gas Pumps Are Back!

2026-03-29T11:03:00.000-07:00

Closeup

Daytime

Lit up at night.

Refurbished, colorful, and looking as good as new.

Just in time for the 100th anniversary of Route 66.

Located on the corner of Shamrock and Walnut along the original alignment of Route 66 through Monrovia, CA.

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No Kings Protest. Monrovia, CA. March 28,2026.

2026-03-28T13:33:00.000-07:00

The Monrovian - Sunrise Light And Shadows

2026-03-08T12:27:00.000-07:00

In-N-Out Monrovia, CA

2025-12-21T13:06:00.000-08:00

The new In-N Out in Monrovia, CA with the San Gabriel Mountains for a backdrop.

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Foggy Morning In Old Town Monrovia

2025-12-19T20:39:00.000-08:00

Christmas Lights In The Fog.

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2025 Monrovia Street Rods Forever Car Show

2025-10-19T16:54:00.000-07:00

A few photos from the annual Street Rods Forever car show in Old Town Monrovia.

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Ohtani Bear

Cadillacs At The Look Theatre

Jake's Roadhouse

Blue And Orange

Burgers And Surfboards

2025 Monrovia Fountain To The Falls Race

2025-09-06T11:37:00.000-07:00

The Fountain To The Falls Race returned this morning. Starting at the fountain in Library Park, to the waterfall in Monrovia Canyon Park, and back again.

Below are a few photos from the start and the first male and female finishers.

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Check the last video in this Instagram post from @hosiefit of a bear getting in on the fun. Incredible.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DORMxWUiZ8q/

The start of the Fountain To The Falls race.

1st male finisher is a time of 46:37.

1st female finisher in a time of 55:11.

2025 Fountain To The Falls sign.

Monrovia Canyon Park Grand Re-Openings 06/26 and 06/27/2025

2025-06-27T12:40:00.000-07:00

Lots of photos to share with two grand re-openings for Monrovia Canyon Park, some of the changes, something that is still there, and culminating at the waterfall.

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Crowd gathers at the new amphitheatre before the VIP grand re-opening on Thursday morning 6/26/2025.

Eugene Suk with a special presentation for previous Park Superintendent Mr. George Hills.

Mr. Hills was presented with his own copy of the mural (of Mr. Hills) on the wall of the Nature Center.

New plaque for Monrovia Canyon Park.

Ribbon cutting on Thursday 06/26/2025.

Crowd gathering at the Entrance Station for the public grand re-opening this morning 06/27/2025.

Ready for the public ribbon cutting 06/27/2025.

Now, on to some of the changes in the park.

New picnic and meditation area near the turnoff for Camp Trask.

Samson has been moved to the porch in front of the Nature Center.

The entrance kiosk is now enclosed and air-conditioned.

Another view of the new amphitheatre.

Fireman's Flat with several new BBQ's.

Additional parking at the cabin.

New picnic tables at the upper parking lot.

View scope at the lookout at the upper parking lot.

You can see part of the amphitheater in the lower right of the photo.

The memorial plaque for United States Marine Lance Corporal Raul Mercado near the cabin and just below the amphitheatre is still there.

And, of course, the waterfall.

2025 Monrovia Music Fest

2025-06-09T08:54:00.000-07:00

Photos of the majority of performers at the 2025 Monrovia Music Fest on Sunday, June 8, in Library Park, Monrovia, California.

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Monrovia Music Fest

Blues and Fries

Kathryn D'Costa

Acoustic Universe

Jessy Auclair

Glasspirit

Smokey Miles

Young Keta

Eye 5

Vendor Booths

New Monrovia In-N-Out Going Vertical

2025-03-15T14:08:00.000-07:00

The new In-N-Out Burger at the former Black Angus location on Huntington Drive in the Huntington Oaks Shopping Center is showing some real progress.

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Happy New Year 2025!

2025-01-01T10:36:00.000-08:00

Photos from the B-2 Spirit Bomber flyover as it heads east after passing over the Rose Parade.

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2024 Street Rods Forever Car Show In Old Town Monrovia

2024-10-19T14:36:00.000-07:00

Gateway to the car show.

Cars and trucks of all sizes.

Mustangs at the Library.

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Saturday Sunrise

2024-09-07T12:06:00.000-07:00

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Old Town Lights

2024-08-31T07:08:00.000-07:00

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E-Bike Cyclery Is Now Open

2024-07-27T11:29:00.000-07:00

Located at 601 W. Huntington Drive (at Hwy Esplanade) in Monrovia.

Website: https://www.ebikecyclery.com/

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Bench Under Morton Bay Fig Tree

2024-07-20T16:49:00.000-07:00

Early Saturday morning, Monrovia Library Park.

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Monrovia Music Fest 2024

2024-07-01T14:51:00.000-07:00

Here are some photos from the return of the Monrovia Music Fest held yesterday (6/30/2024) in Library Park.

Link: https://www.monroviafest.com/

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Monrovia Music Fest In Library Park.

Carole Anne Kaufman (The Whistling Diva) opens the show.

She is the President of the non-profit "Creative Being" that puts on the event.

Rauly.

The Orion Sisters.

Kelly's Lot.

Alpha Patron.

Hannah Kwon.

Pop Cautious.

Carole Anne Kaufman - The Whistling Diva performing, accompanied by Mina Boktor.

Mina Boktor.

L.A. Bluescasters.

Monrovia Monday Morning

2024-06-24T17:08:00.000-07:00

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New Neighborhood Treasure Installation Honoring Mary "Pat" Ostrye

2024-06-15T18:25:00.000-07:00

The new Neighborhood Treasure art installation honoring former Monrovia City Councilperson, City Clerk, City Treasurer, and first female Monrovia mayor Mary "Pat" Ostrye was unveiled in a ceremony this morning.

The sign is located on the northwest corner of Hillcrest Blvd and Alta Vista Ave.

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Sign designed by Joy Bushmeyer.

Opinion: Proposals For The Route 66 (Huntington Drive) Bridge Mural

2024-06-13T12:14:00.000-07:00

Normally, I'd keep my opinions to myself over things like this, but the 100th birthday of Route 66 is coming up in 2026 and this is important.

The city has announced the three finalists for the mural that will cover the bridge over Huntington Drive (Route 66). Although all three designs comply with the city's guidelines, I believe how well they capture the vibe of Route 66 varies.

What bothers me about Attachment A is that it doesn't look anything like Monrovia. The images of the Big M, Aztec Hotel, Monrovia High School, and the Flying A gas station look like poor AI renditions of the real, iconic locations. If they weren’t labeled, I doubt I would recognize them. If the purpose is to celebrate Route 66, this feels disrespectful. These locations still exist and can easily be seen in person. Attachment A would make it look like the city just doesn't care.

My opinion, for what it's worth, is a No on A.

Here is the link to the report from the city and to each of the three proposals: https://www.monroviaca.gov/home/showdocument?id=34476&t=638532895821625377

The real deal:

First Station Square Farmers Market 6/1/2024

2024-06-02T17:25:00.000-07:00

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Opening Night Of The 2024 Monrovia Days Carnival

2024-05-18T11:12:00.000-07:00

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B-2 Stealth Bomber Flyover New Year's Day 2024

2024-01-01T09:11:00.000-08:00

Heading east after flying over the Rose Parade.

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Merry Christmas!

2023-12-25T06:29:00.000-08:00

Old Town Monrovia 2023.

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