BY K.P. SANDER

Carnival at Eastvale Picnic in the Park 2013 (Photo Courtesy: K.P. Sander)

Eastvale – If you have been in the City of Eastvale for a while, you know that one of the events citizens look forward to each year is the Picnic in the P

ark. It is the kind-of-official kick off of summer, and the enjoyment is apparent by the number of people that visit.

This year, the tradition will move south a bit as the scenery changes to the brand new Eastvale Community Park, located at 12750 Citrus Street, at the corner of Hamner Avenue. It will be interesting to see how everything is set up as the event celebrates its tenth year at a new venue.

This year’s three day celebration will begin on Fri., June 27, from 5 to 10 p.m., with the opening night concert scheduled for 7 p.m. – also the kick off of Eastvale’s Summer Concert Series. As usual there will be fun for everyone with water slides and inflatables, food merchants and vendors, contests and picnic games, and the very popular carnival attractions.

The fun continues on Sat., June 28, from noon to 11 p.m., and you most definitely will not want to miss the breathtaking fireworks spectacular at 9 p.m. (early arrival is advised).

Picnic in the Park concludes on Sunday, with operating hours from 2 to 10 p.m. Throughout the weekend there is great music to entertain, interesting food to try (hello, Kettle Corn!), and plenty of activities for everyone in the family. There is no charge for admission; however tickets and wristbands are available for purchase for the carnival rides and inflatables.

For additional information on this event, including vendor inquiries, contact Jurupa Community Services District at (951) 727-3524, or visit www.parks.jcsd.us.

Hurry, hurry, step right up and get ready to enjoy a great weekend at Eastvale’s 10^th Annual Picnic in the Park. See you there!