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In addition to the academic and work experience aspect of the
program, students worked in groups to identify needs in the
community and generate a plan for action / advocacy. Student groups
presented their projects to a review panel consisting of Mayor Yxstian
Gutierrez, president of the Val Verde Unified Board of Education Julio
Gonzalez, and Emerging Leaders Council student mayor Gisselle Tapia
The student groups tackled community issues such as the need for fos-
ter family resources for summer fun, lack of park use by residents,
need for sex education in high schools, and emergency preparedness targeted to the Hispanic community.

Watch a video highlighting the interns’ experiences at the Summer at City Hall program: https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dISwB1XvAE or click on the image above.

Parks & Community Services Department

Community Events

 The City of Moreno Valley's annual Fourth of July Celebration themed, “SWEET LAND OF LIBERTY,” began
with a parade down Frederick Street. The parade featured 82 entries, which rode, danced, and/or walked
the two-mile parade route. The festivities continued with the Family FunFest at Morrison Park and
Mountain View Middle School where more than 10,000 residents enjoyed the Kids Zone, nine arts and
craft vendors, 27 food vendors, three informational booths, and a beer garden. Musical entertainment
was provided by So Rad (90’s Tribute), Latin Fusion (Latin hits) and The MVPs (variety). The night
concluded with a spectacular fireworks show simulcast by radio station KOLA 99.9. The City received
$39,500 in cash sponsorships to help make this community celebration possible.

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