Local Events

THE CANOGA PARK MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
The largest and best event in the San Fernando Valley. The Canoga Park Neighborhood Council is a proud sponsor of this community event that attracts over 30,000 spectators from the surrounding communities to the business district of Old Town Canoga Park. More than one hundred floats, marching bands, color guards, classic car clubs, civic and military organizations participate every year. The theme in 2007 was "Honoring Our Hometown Heroes."

THE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS (Day of the Dead) FESTIVAL
This is a holiday that represents the merging of an ancient Aztec celebration with Catholicism. The tradition grew from the belief that the souls of the dead return each year to visit with and be entertained by their loved ones. Many of the traditions are consistent with ALL SOULS AND ALL SAINTS DAY. It is a day of celebration rather than sadness about death. The Canoga Park Neighborhood Council is also a proud sponsor of this community festival. Last year it attracted over 20,000 visitors to the arts district of Old Town Center Canoga Park.
For sponsorship opportunities visit www.mainstreetcanogapark.org/dia2k8

WALK OF HEARTS TEACHERS RECOGNITION PROGRAM
The Walk of Hearts is a distiguished award given to teachers in recognition of their dedication and continued record of excellence in education. Since 2004, twenty four bronze plaques have been embedded in the sidewalks along the Sherman Way Corridor. The CPNC has been a supporter of this program, and will support it again in 20008, when an additional seven Valley educators will be honored with this perennial award. Visit www.walkofhearts.com to learn more about this program.