La Mirada~A weekend of rides, tasty carnival food, and entertainment is approaching at the annual "4 La Mirada Kids" Carnival April 20 through 22 at Benton Middle School. The fun filled weekend features a variety of activities for the entire family. A Battle of the Bands contest will also be held on Friday and Saturday evening beginning at 7 p.m.
Pre-sale ride tickets are available for $10 at the La Mirada Resource Center. A percentage of the proceeds are returned to local schools and organizations that sell the pre-sale tickets.
The Community Foundation sponsors the carnival to raise funds for youth groups and community organizations that provide a variety of educational, cultural and extracurricular opportunities. Volunteers donate thousands of hours each year to make the carnival a success.
An all-new Battle of the Bands will take place Friday and Saturday from 7-10 p.m.
For more information, call Community Services at (562) 943-7277.