The San Gabriel Valley’s premier open streets series is slated to return with two major Active Streets events in 2025!

On Sunday, June 22, 2025, the Cities of Alhambra, San Gabriel, and South Pasadena will host “Mission-at-Twilight,” an opportunity to celebrate the summer solstice in the SGV via foot, bike, scooter, skateboard, or other human-powered device. The event will follow the popular, five-mile route connecting the historic San Gabriel and South Pasadena Mission Districts with downtown Alhambra. However, this time, there will be a twist: the event will take place from 3-8 pm on the second longest day of the year! The late Sunday start will allow late risers to enjoy what is traditionally a morning event. The SGV’s first ‘twilight’ ciclovia will also allow participants to enjoy a late lunch or early dinner on an iconic, car-free Route 66 and limit impacts to morning religious services along the event route.

On November 2, 2025, the Cities of El Monte and South El Monte will host “Corazón del Valle,” their first open streets event in six years. The family-friendly event will feature a new route highlighting businesses on the Garvey corridor and connecting people to historic downtown El Monte, the South El Monte Civic Center, and the Jeff Seymour Family Center—home of ActiveSGV and the El Monte Bike Park! The event time frame is 9 am to 3 pm. 

People of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to save-the-dates, as there is no guarantee these wonderful events will be re-staged in the short term. Each event will provide the public with an opportunity to get active and explore some of the most culturally diverse communities in California, home to countless small businesses as well as some of the region’s best cuisine. Registration is not required to participate in either event. Attendees can start and stop at any point along the route. 

For more info about Active Streets, please visit www.activestreets.org. 

• WHAT: Active Streets | Mission-at-Twilight and Corazón-del-Valle, presented by Metro 
• WHO: All ages, family-friendly!
• WHEN: Sunday, June 22, 2025 (3-8 pm) and Sunday, November 2, 2025 (9 am - 3 pm)
• WHERE: Alhambra, El Monte, San Gabriel, South El Monte, and South Pasadena.

Active Streets is made possible by LA Metro, hosted by the SGVCOG, organized by ActiveSGV, and facilitated by the Cities of Alhambra, El Monte, San Gabriel, South El Monte, and South Pasadena. 

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 sustainability programming, including GoSGV E-Bike Share, free yoga classes and healthy nutrition education, and green streets advocacy. 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