Monrovia Area Partnership To Celebrate 15 Years With Block Party

MONROVIA, CA — The Monrovia Area Partnership will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a block party July 31 at Julian Fisher Park.

Members of the public are invited to join the festivities, which include free BBQ, food trucks, games, live music and raffle prizes, organizers said. The event is free to attend and will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Julian Fisher Park is located at 915 S. California Ave.

Local businesses and nonprofit organizations wishing to participate in the block party can contact Monrovia Area Partnership at map@ci.monrovia.ca.us.

Monrovia Area Partnership was established in 2006 as a community-based program based out of the city's Community Development Department's Business Services Division. The purpose of the partnership was founded to help "combat crime, blight and resident apathy" in the community by getting residents more engaged with local government, according to a statement from the city.

“[Monrovia Area Partnership’s mission is to increase civic engagement, strengthen relationships and build community,” the city said. “This is accomplished through resident assistance, neighborhood cultivation and community education.”

The program offers leadership academies for adults and youths, regular community meetings providing local updates around town and helps oversee the unveiling of public art pieces recognizing the city's unsung heroes.