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A wide shot shows a group of people cycling and walking on a paved street, which is closed to vehicle traffic. Many are wearing helmets. Lush green trees line both sides of the street, with a vibrant purple jacaranda tree prominent in the background. A street sign for "Huntington Dr" is visible overhead.
June 25, 2025

Thousands Get Active at ‘Mission-at-Twilight’

A wide shot shows a group of people cycling and walking on a paved street, which is closed to vehicle traffic. Many are wearing helmets. Lush green trees line both sides of the street, with a vibrant purple jacaranda tree prominent in the background. A street sign for "Huntington Dr" is visible overhead.
Participants on Marengo Avenue in South Pasadena (photo by Bryan Zaragoza, ActiveSGV)

On Sunday, June 22nd thousands celebrated the summer solstice by exploring five miles of open streets in the San Gabriel Valley. Connecting the cities of San Gabriel, South Pasadena, and Alhambra, the first ‘twilight’ ciclovia in Los Angeles County opened streets for pedestrians from 3 to 8pm. The event was made possible by Metro and hosted by the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG), in partnership with the cities of Alhambra, San Gabriel, and South Pasadena, and local non-profit Active San Gabriel Valley.  

A group of people, appearing to be organizers and dignitaries, stand on a raised stage in front of a grand, light-colored building with a bell tower. An American flag flies atop the building. To the right of the stage is a large yellow banner advertising "ACTIVE STREETS" with various logos, including Metro, SGVCOG, Active SGV, and UCLA Health, and depicting people walking, biking, skating, scooting, dancing, and playing.
Opening Ceremony speakers at San Gabriel stage (photo by Tanja Reutimann)

Local dignitaries, including Congress Member Judy Chu, Assembly Member Mike Fong (49th District), SGVCOG President Tim Hepburn, and San Gabriel Vice Mayor Eric Chan, kicked off the event in front of the historic San Gabriel Mission Playhouse. 

A bustling street fair with many people walking. On the right, several white tents are set up, likely for vendors. In the foreground, a family walks with a child in a stroller, and another child rides a small tricycle. A banner across the street in the distance reads "ACTIVE STREETS."
Participants in the downtown Alhambra activity hub (photo by Bryan Zaragoza, ActiveSGV)

The event route featured an activity hub in each downtown district, with free games, live performances, and vendor booths.  

A street scene with an "INDOOR MARKET Art & Crafts" chalkboard sign in the foreground. Several people are milling about, including a man in a green shirt and sunglasses talking to a woman with her back to the camera. Various market stalls are visible in the background, with merchandise and tents.
Business activation on Main Street in Alhambra (photo by Bryan Zaragoza, ActiveSGV)

Thousands of attendees also had a chance to explore the many small businesses on Main Street in Alhambra and the two Mission Districts. Several businesses activated their storefronts with booths to engage the parade of people walking, biking, and skating along the event route. 

A lively street scene with people walking and cycling. In the foreground, a woman wearing a red shirt and sunglasses pushes a stroller with a child, while a man next to her pushes a separate stroller. To their right, a woman in a blue shirt and helmet rides a bicycle. Other people, including children on bikes, are visible further down the street, which is lined with trees.
Strolling on Marengo Avenue in South Pasadena (photo by Bryan Zaragoza, ActiveSGV)

The opportunity to experience a section of historic Route 66 and some of the San Gabriel Valley’s most iconic streets was enjoyed by residents of all ages and backgrounds. Families could be seen walking and rolling the event route on all manner of wheeled devices, from wagons to one wheels. Young cyclists in training were also a common sight across the event route, with car-free streets providing young families an opportunity to safely train the next generation of bicyclists. 

Pilar Reynaldo, an attendee from the Garvanza neighborhood of Los Angeles, shared, “Even though thousands of people participated, I ran into so many people I know which allowed me to catch up with old friends I hadn’t seen in years. This would never happen in a car.  An active streets event should happen somewhere in the city every weekend, more than ever we all need connection.” 

A group of people walks and cycles on a street. In the foreground, a young woman pushes a small folding bike, and a young man rides an electric bike next to her. Behind them, a family with a young child walks. In the background, a Metro Rail train is visible on tracks, along with a "Metro" sign.
Metro South Pasadena (photo by Bryan Zaragoza, ActiveSGV)

The next Active Streets - Corazón del Valle - is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, November 2, 2025. The event will connect the cities of El Monte and South El Monte in Fall. To receive announcements about upcoming dates, sign up for notices at www.activesgv.org/get-involved. 

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Active San Gabriel Valley (ActiveSGV) is a community-based organization committed to realizing a more sustainable, equitable San Gabriel Valley, and the lead organizer of Active Streets. ActiveSGV offers a wide array of FREE year-round programming, including GoSGV E-Bike Share and physical activity programming (e.g., yoga classes, community rides). For more information please visit: activeSGV.org.

The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) is a regional government planning agency that aims to maximize the quality of life in the San Gabriel Valley. A joint powers authority consisting of 31 incorporated cities and unincorporated communities, the SGVCOG is the largest and most diverse sub-regional council of governments in Los Angeles County, encompassing more than 374 square miles and serving more than 2 million residents. For more information please visit: sgvcog.org

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