California community events in 2025: Baldwin Park parade, CicLAvia, breast cancer walks, Girl Scouts She Leads, and more celebrated across the state. Today.
Baldwin Park Holiday Parade
Michelle Trujillo served as the Grand Marshall of the parade.
2026 Tournament of Roses Royal Court Luncheon
On December 2, 2025, NBC4’s Lynette Romero moderated the luncheon.
Helping Our Community Campaign
NBC4 and Telemundo 52 launched a campaign to help families struggling with food insecurity. Michelle Valles reports for NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Nov. 24.
Governor Forum
In November, gubernatorial candidates gathered for a nonpartisan forum focused on Inland Empire health issues.
2026 Rose Queen
The 107th Rose Queen, an Arcadia High School senior, was announced on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Breast Cancer Awareness Walks
- The American Cancer Society hosted its Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at the Citadel Outlets on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Annette Arreola reports for Today in LA.
- NBC4 and Telemundo 52 joined the 2025 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. More than 316,000 women are expected to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer this year.
- A fashion show in Pasadena raised awareness about breast cancer; Lolita Lopez reported for NBC4 on Oct. 2, 2025.
Girl Scouts She Leads
On October 10, 2025, Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles hosted its annual She Leads event, featuring Lynette Romero.
Microblading for Survivors
Bunny’s in Highland Park offered microblading to breast cancer survivors; Lolita Lopez reported for NBC4 on Oct. 10, 2025.
CicLAvia Celebrations
- CicLAvia celebrated its 15th anniversary with 7 miles of car‑free streets on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. across six neighborhoods.
- Jessica Vilchis interviewed CicLAvia’s chief strategist, Tafarai Bayne, about the weekend’s car‑free event.
- The event marked 15 on‑the‑roll years of the skate/cycle/stroll spectacular.
NBCU Local Impact Grant
The grant was awarded to the Southeast Community Development Corporation, which provides civic storytelling and journalism training to youth.
Key Takeaways
- Community events spanned parades, health walks, and civic initiatives across California.
- Major media outlets NBC4 and Telemundo 52 were active partners in many programs.
- Breast cancer awareness and support remained a priority in 2025.
The year showcased a vibrant mix of celebrations, health advocacy, and community empowerment initiatives throughout the state.
