San Pablo Avenue Spring Fling Celebration Saturday, May 14th 2011 | 511 Contra Costa

San Pablo Avenue Spring Fling Celebration Saturday, May 14th 2011


Celebrate the completion of the San Pablo Avenue Streetscape Project on Sat. May 14th by attending El Cerrito’s Spring Fling!

Welcome Ceremony — 10:00am to 11:00am

In front of Rialto Cinemas Cerrito, 10070 San Pablo Avenue

  • Welcome by the Mayor
  • Brief overview of the project
  • Dedication of the theater “stars” by the Friends of the Cerrito Theater
  • Light refreshments will be served.
  • Giveaway of 100 Clipper cards for free AC Transit bus rides on-the-day. (Limited supply)

Tour the Avenue — 11:00am to 2:00pm

Walk, bike or take transit along the Avenue to see the recent improvements.
Go at your own pace and visit local stores, galleries and restaurants along the way! Many businesses will be offering discounts or samples as part of the Spring Fling. Tour Stops will highlight:

  • The renovated historic Cerrito Theater
  • Rain Gardens – hosted by the San Francisco Estuary Partnership
  • Water-saving landscape renovations
  • New City Hall & public plaza
  • Pedestrian Safety Improvements & Street Amenities
  • Historic-cultural sidewalk pavers – hosted by the El Cerrito Historical Society
  • Baxter Creek Restoration

For more up-to-date information or to get involved, please contact Suzanne Iarla at (510) 215-4318.