Baldwin Park’s summer concerts, Downtown Street Market return Thursday

Baldwin Park’s Morgan Park will come alive with the sounds of music from a lineup of bands and performers as its beloved “Summer Concerts in the Park” series returns Thursday nights between June 20 and July 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. 

“Summer Concerts in the Park is a beloved tradition in Baldwin Park and a wonderful opportunity for families and friends to come together, enjoy great music and experience the vibrant spirit of our community,” said Baldwin Park Mayor Emmanuel J. Estrada. “We are thrilled to host such a diverse lineup of talented musicians this summer that community members of all ages can enjoy.”

The concert series will kick off on Thursday in conjunction with a special Pride Month celebration. The event will open with a resource fair and mixer from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by a Pride performance by Adelaida Pillar and Band from 7:15 to 9 p.m. DJ Angie Vee will open the musical performances for the evening starting at 6 p.m.

“Our Pride celebration is a wonderful chance to recognize our diverse and inclusive community here in Baldwin Park,” continued Mayor Estrada. “I am incredibly proud of our city’s commitment to fostering a community built upon love and respect. This event is a true manifestation of those values.”

The lineup for the Summer Concerts in the Park series also includes: 

• June 27: New Beginnings Band with Francis Rueda (Top 40) 
• July 11: La Septima Banda (Regional Mexican) 
• July 18: Mariachi Los Camperos (Mariachi) 
• July 25: Wild Child (Doors Tribute) 

In addition to the concerts, attendees can also enjoy the Downtown Street Market in Morgan Park, which will feature a wide variety of local food vendors, merchants and artisans, on Thursdays from 5 to 9 p.m.

After the concert series concludes on July 25, the Downtown Street Market will relocate to Maine Avenue (between Ramona Boulevard and Clark Street) from Aug. 1 through Aug. 29, where attendees can also enjoy live music on two stages. The lineup for the Downtown Street Market concerts is:

• Aug. 1: SOTO (Top 40), Conjunto Azabache (Regional Mexicano)
• Aug. 8: Vilma Diaz y La Sonora (Cumbia), Los Nuevos Rebeldes (Norteño)
• Aug. 15: STILO ROLAS (DJ), Classic Journey (Journey Tribute), Tenampa Brass Band (Brass Band)
• Aug. 22: Los Muecas (Ballad), Scotty Mac Band (Country Cover Band)
• Aug. 29: Cadetes de Linares de Memo Cavada (Norteño), Big Revenge (Classic Rock)

Admission is free to both events.

For more information, call (626) 813-5245, Ext. 311 or email arojo@baldwinpark.com. For additional details, visit www.BaldwinPark.com.

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