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From Mt. Everest to Route 66
13 Year-Old Mountaineer Jordan Romero Named
Grand Marshal of Duarte’s Salute to Route 66 Parade
DUARTE, CA, July 13, 2010 – What’s next after one has climbed to the summits of six of the highest peaks on the world’s seven continents?
Jordan Romero, the 13 year-old mountaineer whose most recent conquest was Mt. Everest, will serve as Grand Marshal of the 15th annual Duarte’s Salute to Route 66 Parade on Sept. 18.
“We’re thrilled that Jordan has agreed that his next climb will be onto the seat of a fabulous classic car to lead our Route 66 Parade. Route 66 heralds the spirit of adventure which this young man embodies. He has followed his dreams to the highest peaks and his accomplishments are an inspiration to us all,” said Parade Chair, Lisa Magno, in making the announcement.
Before he was 12, Romero had climbed five of the world’s highest mountains. He was only 10 years and 12 days old when he stood on the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, in Africa, the first mountain in his quest to climb the highest peaks on all continents. Next came Mt. Kosciuszko in Australia; followed by Mt. Elbrus, Russia; Mt. Aconcagua, South America; Mt. McKinley (Denali), Alaska; Carstensz Pyramid (Puncak Jaya), Oceana; and Mt. Everest last May, the highest mountain in the world at 29,035 feet. Only one mountain remains, Vinson Massif in Antarctica, for Jordan to reach his goal. Jordan’s team is scheduled to leave for Antarctica in December.
“Rockin’ and Rollin’ Down Route 66” is the theme of this year's parade. The celebration in honor of the historic Mother Road will feature antique and classic cars, marching bands, equestrian units, and hundreds of parading participants representing local schools, churches and community organizations.
Heading the list of parade sponsors are the City of Duarte, City of Hope, Home Depot, and Sonic. Other sponsors include Duarte Elks Lodge, Frontier Hardware, Joe’s Place, Store America, and Wal-Mart.
Following the parade, which starts at 10 a.m., the community is invited to attend the City’s 53rd Anniversary Picnic and Route 66 Vintage Car Show at Royal Oaks Park, where among many other activities, people will be able to meet and talk with Grand Marshal, Jordan Romero.
For more information, visit the parade website at www.duarteroute66parade.com
or call (626) 260-0993.
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The Wonderelles to Kick Off Free Duarte “Sounds of Summer” Concert Series, June 30
The Wonderelles, a classic 50’s and 60’s music review, will start off the City of Duarte’s free Sounds of Summer Concert Series on June 30. Each concert in the series of four will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Duarte Park, 1344 Bloomdale Ave., just east of Buena Vista St.
On July 14, The Chico Band takes the Duarte Park stage with its diverse repertoire of big band, salsa, merengue, cha-cha, cumbias, Tex-Mex, oldies and rock.
The beach inspired sounds of The Hodads will cool the warm summer evening of July 28. Closing out the summer concert series will be Mariachi Latino on Aug. 11.
Major sponsors of the series are Rutan & Tucker, LLP; California American Water; Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich; Duarte Soccer League; Foothill Transit, Performance Nissan and Burrtec Waste.
The Duarte summer concert series offers a fun and stress-free way to enjoy a warm summer evening in the company of family and friends. Concert-goers are invited to bring along a lawn chair or blanket and pack a picnic dinner, or enjoy something good to eat from one of several food booths that will be open for business beginning at 6 p.m.
Free bus transportation to and from the park is available by Duarte Transit. The park also offers convenient parking, a large picnic area, children’s playground, and basketball courts. For more information, call Duarte Parks and Recreation at (626) 357-7931. Flyer
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