Summer Concerts Kick Off with 1st Marine Division Band

Adapted from a City of Arcadia press release.

The 1st Marine Division Band will open Arcadia's 2012 summer Concert in the Park series July 5. The 1st Marine Division Band is based out of Camp Pendleton and consists of 50 Marine musicians.

The band makes over 300 appearances a year. It has performed at former President Gerald Ford's state funeral, the Rose Parade, Disneyland's
Independence Day concerts and annual concerts at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido.

Arcadia's free seven-week concert series showcases a wide variety of musical performances ranging from jazz to classic rock.

Concerts take place Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. on the West Lawn of the City Hall building at 240 West Huntington Drive. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating on the grass and enjoy a picnic dinner during the show.

Kids of all ages will be entertained in the kids’ fun zone area which hosts games and crafts.

Also, the City is pleased to announce the addition of da Burger Boss Gourmet Food Truck at all of the 2012 Summer Concert Series. A portion of the proceeds from the burger sales will benefit the Recreation and Community Services Department.

For additional information, contact the Recreation and Community Services Department at (626) 574-5113.

The Concert Schedule is as Follows:

July 5 — Patriotic
The 1st Marine Division Band

July 12 — Country
Brian Lynn Jones and the Misfit Cowboys

July 19 — Blues and Jazz
Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band

July 26 — Classic Oldies
The Groove Classic Oldies Show

Aug. 2 — 70's Top 40
Cold Duck

Aug. 9 — Classic Rock
The Answer

Aug. 16 — Tribute to Journey
The Journey Experience