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2014 Garden Grove Strawberry Festival set for May 23-26

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Rachel Reed Redhead Roundup GP winner in 2013

Rachel Reed Redhead Roundup GP winner in 2013

CONTACT: Judy Cooper, JCPR, 949/640-8828; 949/280-6545

THE 56th ANNUAL GARDEN GROVE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL TO RAISE FUNDS FOR LOCAL CHARITIES
Festival to Honor Exceptional Educators

GARDEN GROVE, CA (February 12, 2014) — The 56th Annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for the community. This annual event has brought
in over $6 million for local charities since its inception in 1958. In 2013 twelve non-profits received a combined total of over $119,000.00. The Festival also annually benefits many non-profit groups who set up festival food booths and collectively raise over $100,000 more for their charities. The board also awards scholarships to local school students and underwrites parade participation for school bands. And annually, the festival treats over 2,000 special needs kids to a day of free rides and food.

This year’s theme is Honoring Our Exceptional Educators, and many outstanding teachers will be
celebrated in the Saturday parade. Continue reading→

Garden Grove Strawberry Festival announces Parade Grand Marshals & Celebrities

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Garden Grove Strawberry Festival Parade

Garden Grove Strawberry Festival, Press Release

CONTACT: Judy Cooper – 949/640-8828 ph – 949/644-8889 fax – jcpr@pacbell.net

CHRISTINE DEVINE NAMED THEME GRAND MARSHAL plus MISS CALIFORNIA LEAH CECIL AND ACTOR JAMES HONG NAMED CO-CELEBRITY GRAND MARSHALS OF THE 55TH ANNUAL GARDEN GROVE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL PARADE

— Fourteen Celebrities to be Honored —

GARDENGROVE, CA (May 16, 2013) – Winner of sixteen Emmy Awards, KTTV Fox 11 News Anchor Christine Devine has been named Theme Grand Marshal of the 55th annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival parade in honor of the 2013 theme “Celebrating 55 Years of Helping Local Kids.” The festival will be held Memorial Day Weekend Friday, May 24th through Monday, May 27th, 2013. The parade will be Saturday, May 25th at 10 a.m. at Ninth and Chapman in Garden Grove. Continue reading→

Garden Grove’s 2012 Strawberry Festival set to start on Friday, May 25

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CONTACT: Judy Cooper – 949/640-8828 ph – 949/644-8889 fax – jcpr@pacbell.net

MEDIA ALERT- LATEST NEWS FROM THE GARDEN GROVE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL TWO NEW KID SHOW STARS ADDED TO PARADE’S CELEBRITY LINE-UP

— Aedin Mincks and Mindy Sterling from Disney’s A.N.T. Farm join 12-Star Group –

GARDEN GROVE, CA (May 10, 2012) — For the 54th year thousands of children will come again to the Garden Grove Strawberry Festival to ride the rides, savor the strawberries and wave to stars from their favorite shows who’ll be riding in the festival’s parade. The parade starts Saturday, May 26th at 10 a.m. Then at 1:30 p.m. fans will line up to get celebrity autographs at the signing booth. Two new additions to the festival’s 12-star celebrity line-up are Aedin Mincks and Mindy Sterling from the Disney Channel’s hit show
A.N.T. Farm.

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Rep. Sanchez will be at the Strawberry Festival

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Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 47th Congressional District

MEDIA ADVISORY, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 26, 2011

MEDIA CONTACT: Paula Negrete 714-621-0102/714-292-0166

REP. SANCHEZ RELEASES PUBLIC SCHEDULE FOR MAY 28 – 30

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) today released the following schedule of events for May 28-30 of interest to media and the public. Please note that these events are subject to change. If you plan on attending any event, please verify the details with Rep. Sanchez’s district office in advance.

Saturday, May 28

9:00AM- 11:00AM 53RD ANNUAL GARDEN GROVE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL PARADE

Rep. Sanchez will walk in the Strawberry Festival Parade and be accompanied by students from the Pacifica High School NJROTC. For more information on the Strawberry Festival Parade visit http://www.strawberryfestival.org or call 714-638-0981. This event is open to the public/media.

Location: The parade begins at Ninth Street and Chapman Avenue and continues on Euclid Street. Parade ends at Stanford/Euclid in Garden Grove

Monday, May 30

10:00AM- 10:45AM TRI-CITY MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE AT SANTA ANA CEMETERY

Rep. Sanchez will speak and attend this Memorial Day Service. The event is sponsored by veteran and community service organizations. This year’s theme is “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans.” This event is open to the public/media.
Location: Santa Ana Cemetery 1919 Santa Clara Ave., Santa Ana 92701

11:00AM- 12:00PM VFW ANAHEIM POST 3173 AND AMERICAN LEGION POST 72 MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE
Rep. Sanchez will attend the Memorial Service. This event is open to the public/media.
Location: Anaheim Cemetery, 1400 East Sycamore St., Anaheim 92805

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United States House of Representatives
1114 Longworth House Office Building • Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2965 • Fax: 202-225-5859

The Garden Grove Strawberry Festival starts on Friday, May 27

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TEN NEW GUT-WRENCHING RIDES DEBUT AT GARDEN GROVE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

— Thrill-seekers can ride all day Friday, May 27th for only $25 —

GARDEN GROVE, CA (May 23, 2011) — Ten new rides have been added to the 53rd annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival’s Memorial Day weekend event’s line-up of 35 carnival rides. Butler Amusements, which annually provides rides nationally for major fairs and festivals, will this year be bringing to Garden Grove its gut-wrenching Evolution, Fireball, Footloose, Spinning Coaster, Spinout, Wave Swinger, Viper, Eagle 16, Windsurfer and Starship 3000. A list of the other rides, including 16 for young children, are listed on the festival website at www.strawberryfestival.org/events.htm.

WRISTBAND DAY On Friday, May 27th. Visitors to the festival can ride any and all the rides all day for one low wristband price of $25. The remaining festival days – May 28-30 – the cost is $30 per wristband. Festival admission is free.

The four-day Garden Grove Strawberry runs Friday, May 27 through Monday, May 30. Hours are Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Monday 10 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The location is the Village Green between Main Street and Euclid Avenue in downtown Garden Grove.

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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND CONTESTS TO BE FEATURED IN GARDEN GROVE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL SHOWMOBILE AND AMPHITHEATER

GARDEN GROVE, CA ( May 23, 2011) — Five bands and three dance groups will perform at the 53rd annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival May 27-30, 2011 in the festival’s 550- seat amphitheater and on its portable Showmobile stage. All entertainment is free.

Playing in the Showmobile on Saturday, May 28th will be the Southland Mega Groove Band and the Third Degree Blues Band, on Sunday, May 29th will be the music of Full Spectrum and The Cougrzz, and on Monday, the 30th The Dreams will fill that stage.

In the amphitheater visitors can enjoy the Guardettes Dance Group and Miss Garden Grove and Friends on Sunday and the Colony of Performing Arts on Monday, Memorial Day.

Five contests will also be held in the amphitheater. For a times and a complete schedule of all events, including the annual Tiny Tots King and Queen Contest, the Berry, Berry Beautiful Baby Contest, the Strawberry Idol Karaoke Contest the Redhead Roundup contest, and the new Ooey Gooey Pie-in-the-Face Contest, visit www.strawberryfestival.org.

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Join Assemblyman Solorio at two Memorial Day Weekend Events

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Join Assemblyman Solorio at two Memorial Day Weekend Events

Super Soccer Expo

The Santa Ana Soccer Association, Santa Ana Youth Soccer Association, and Assemblyman Jose Solorio invite everyone to Super Soccer Expo 2010, a colossal event featuring soccer clinics, youth and adult soccer tournaments, resource fair booths, and entertainment for the whole family. The two-day, family-friendly celebration is free.

When: Saturday, May 29th and Sunday, May 30th
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Assemblyman Solorio encourages everyone to come out to Super Soccer Expo at Centennial Park this weekend. Continue reading→