Southeast Progress and Tree Lighting on Dec. 5

 

 

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MOLINA REFLECTS ON AREA’S BRIGHT FUTURE AND BRINGS IN HOLIDAY SEASON WITH FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING AT LA ALAMEDA

 

Nativity Procession and Mariachi Leads Children and Families to Tree Lighting

 

 

            WALNUT PARK (Dec 1, 2008) – Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina reflects on the area’s progress and bright future and brings in the Holiday Season in the Southeast Walnut Park and Florence-Firestone communities with the first annual “Community Tree Lighting” at the La Alameda.  The multi-million La Alameda shopping center which Molina and Primestor Development dedicated this past summer, brought more than 700 new jobs --- and, is dubbed a “community gathering place” by area residents. 

WHAT:           Community Holiday Tree Lighting at La Alameda – Reflecting on the Community’s Progress and Bright Future

 

WHERE:         La Alameda Shopping Center, 2140 E. Florence Ave, Walnut Park, 90255

 

            WHEN:           December 5, 6PM to 9PM

6:00 PM:  Nativity Procession begins at Chuck E. Cheese with children and families singing Holiday songs and carrying candle lights to light the tree.  After the tree is lit, children will ride Santa's train and ride the Merry-Go-Round while enjoying Christmas carols and mariachi music.

 

6:30 PM:    Holiday tree lighting celebration begins

7:00 PM:    Pastorela begins

7:30 PM:    Holiday carols with Ricardo Duque, Mariachi and community

WHO:              Supervisor Gloria Molina, Primestor Development CEO Arturo Sneider, families and children

“The tree lighting truly symbolizes our community’s bright future.  When I was a young girl, Walnut Park and Florence-Firestone were home to thousands of high-paying jobs and block after block of single-family homes—a shining example of the American Dream achieved,” said Molina.  But as the years passed, the area entered a period of decline—and now things are turning around!  With its abundance of families and young population—developers see the big purchasing power.  And, despite our weak national economy, more and more local residents are enjoying La Alameda since its grand opening last summer.  And, the Holiday tree is the perfect symbol of our community’s prosperity.”   -end-