Photo Courtesy: Jeannette Garcia

Staff Reports

Eastvale – On Sat. Oct. 3, hundreds of party goers participated in the City’s 5^th Birthday Celebration. “Awesome,” “Vibrant,” and “Family Fun,” were the common responses voiced by spectators throughout the festivities.

“I had the privilege of representing Eastvale before you were a city,” Riverside County Supervisor John Tavaglione said during the event’s opening ceremony. “It’s been a delight to drive through over the years, seeing homes, schools and churches emerging, and seeing you become a thriving community.”

The party kicked off in the early morning with the annual Eastvale 5K/10K and Fun Run along Scholar Way. Hundreds of runners – from mommy walking groups to track-and-field stars – hit the pavement to show off their community pride.

Street jugglers, mimes, stilt walkers and magicians strolled through the crowds bringing plenty of smiles. Rows of vendors and local organizations lined the Street Fair, giving out community information, selling goods and hosting numerous kids’ activities.

At noon, residents grabbed a curbside seat as the Eleanor Roosevelt High School band led the parade –  with festive floats (designed by local students and dignitaries), dance troops, Boy and Girl Scout troops, and many other organizations – down Scholar Way.

The Grand Finale – complete with a laser light show – left the crowd cheering, as they wished Eastvale a Happy Birthday.

Photo Courtesy: Jeannette Garcia