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Inside The VIP Area At The Montrose Glendale Christmas Parade

Town Kitchen & Grill hosted the VIP area at this years Montrose Glendale Christmas Parade held Saturday, December 1.

The mood was festive as community leaders prepared to ride in the 42nd Annual MONTROSE GLENDALE CHRISTMAS PARADE. It's always a great time for sharing a bite and taking photos. From left: MVCCC President Chris Charles, Ca. State Assembly Laura Friedman, MSPA Gigi Garcia, MSPA President Andre Ordubegian, Glendale City Council Paula Devine, GPD Chief Carl Povilaitis, Cal West Media Mary Dawson, and Glendale City Manager Yasmine Beers.

With LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (red vest), MSPA Dale Dawson, and MVCCC Victoria Malone (2nd from right).

With Glendale Mayor Zareh Sinanyan (left) and Ca. State Senator Anthony Portantino (center).

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With Glendale City Council Ara Najarian (left).

With Glendale City Council Vrej Agajanian (left)

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With Glendale City Clerk Ardy Kassakhian (center) and MSPA Kim Kelly (right)

With Glendale Unified School District Shant Sahakian.

TOWN owner Jim Collins getting ready for the buffet.

Guests enjoyed pasta, baked chicken, saffron rice, and a healthy salad.

Delicious crab appetizers. Yes, please!

Then one by one it was off to ride in the parade.

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