’Corazón-del-Valle’ to bring Open Streets back to the heart of the SGV

A Dia del los Muertos parade on Main Street in El Monte coincided with the 2019 edition of the two-city event

The first ciclovia in the Cities of El Monte and South El Monte since 2019, Active Streets “Corazón-del-Valle” will connect participants to historic downtown El Monte, businesses along Garvey Avenue, two community parks, the South El Monte Civic Center, and the Jeff Seymour Family Center, among other community destinations. 

Along the way, participants will be able to explore three distinct activity hubs with live music and visual artists, food and fare from family-owned businesses, and interactive programs from a diverse array of community organizations and groups.

Hub highlights include:

• South El Monte: performances from the Valle Lindo School District Dance teams, creative inflatables,  fruit tree giveaway, and live Latin/Funk music from the Soto band;
• Downtown El Monte: performances from Mariachi las Catrinas (11am-1pm), face painting and games, utility box mural making, and Dia de los Muertos celebrations;
• Jeff Seymour Family Center: children’s art programming, Olympic games, and e-family bike demos.

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The day will also feature a welcome ceremony at 10:45 am featuring local dignitaries such as Mayor Gabe (the Sasquatch). See them at the South El Monte stage. A detailed list of hub activities can be found here. 

“It’s been six years since a ciclovia was last staged in the heart of the SGV”,  shared ActiveSGV Deputy Director Wes Reutimann. “The team at ActiveSGV is really looking forward to celebrating the rich diversity of this part of the San Gabriel Valley, as well as welcoming attendees to our home at the Jeff Seymour Family Center.”

Participants can attend the event via Metrolink (El Monte Station), Metro Bus (El Monte Station), or Metro Rail (the closest Metro Rail A Line station in Arcadia is about a 15-minute bike ride to the event route). Children four or under ride free on Metro buses and trains. Bikes and scooters may be brought on board at no extra cost.   

Active Streets “Corazón-del-Valle” is made possible by Metro Los Angeles, hosted by the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, and supported by the Cities of El Monte and South El Monte. More event info can be found at www.activestreets.org. 

• WHAT:           Active Streets | Corazón del Valle presented by Metro
• WHEN:         Sunday, November 2, 2025 (9 am-3 pm);  10:45 am - Welcome Ceremony at South El Monte Hub
• WHO:           All ages, family friendly!
• WHERE:       El Monte, South El Monte​​