Every summer there are free concerts in Pioneer Park put on by the community organizations and businesses.  It is one of the most beloved traditions in Mission Hills.  This year the Mission Hills Town Council and the Mission Hills Main Street Foundation have joined forces to bring us 5 Summer Concerts.  They kickoff at the annual 4th of July Celebration in Pioneer Park and continue through early August.

• July 4th noon-2pm: Mama Red
• July 15th 6-8pm: The BedBreakers
• July 22nd 6-8pm: Hullabaloo, a kids-oriented duo
• July 29 6-8pm: Y3k
• Aug 5 6-8pm: Theo & Zydeco Patrol
• Aug 12 6-8pm: Ballad Mongers
• Aug 19 6-8pm: Dr. Elvis
• Aug 26 6-8pm: Hullabaloo, a kids-oriented duo

We encourage you to become a member of the Mission Hills Town Council in order to help financially support the concerts.  You can also make a contribution that will go toward holding additional concerts this summer at the website. Membership and community information can be found at www.MissionHillsTownCouncil.org.

The Mission Hills Town Council and Mission Hills Foundation would like to thank the following local businesses for their on-going support for the Concerts:

Business Donors: • Scott Quinn Real Estate – Lifetime supporter • Vons Mission Hills • Mission Hills Garden Club • US Bank • Ascent Realty • State Farm Insurance Offices: -Marilyn Billingsley -Vladan Trifunovic • Jim Stafford General Contractor • Safdie Rabines Architects • Canale Communications • Presidio Sentinel • Ginny Ollis Realtor • Ambassador Nannies

A BIG thanks to all of the event sponsors who make this Mission Hills tradition possible!!!

The Mission Hills Garden Club puts on an annual Garden Club Walk, held on the Saturday of Mother's Day weekend. It is their major fundraiser for the year and is a great way to get gardening inspiration from some of the many wonderful private gardens of Mission Hills. See our calendar for more information on this year's Garden Club Walk.

Mission Hills gets into the Haloween spirit each year with elaborate decorations throughout the neighborhood.  Front yards transform into eerie cemetaries while ghosts, goblins and spiders swing down from the rooftops.  On the big night, the streets come alive with hundreds of trick-or-treaters eager to show off their clever costumes.  While the delighted shreiks of children echo throughout the neighborhood, Sunset boulevard in particular sees streams of families out celebrating this spooky holiday.

The Mission Hills Town Council puts on an annual 4th of July celebration in Mission Hills with a neighborhood parade that ends up in Pioneer Park.  The party continues with games for the kids and live music throughout the afternoon as families picnic in the grass.  It is a great way to celebrate the holiday with your neighbors.  At night, residents head to the various neighborhood vista points to watch the fireworks light up the bay.  This year there will be a BBQ Competition during the 4th of July Celebration and Mission Hills Town Council members will get to enjoy free BBQ.  Click here for more details on the BBQ Competition.

• 10:30am Parade Starts at Pioneer Park - Decorate yourself, bikes, wagons, animals, etc., in patriotic colors and outfits and parade through Mission Hills.
• 11:00am Parade Returns to Pioneer Park - Awards presented to the best costumes and most patriotic dog.
• 11:15am Games and Prizes - Balloon Stomp, Hula Hoop Contest, & Freeze Dance. Prizes given to winners and participants.
• 11:30am Announcement of BBQ  Contest Winners - Free sandwiches for all Mission Town Council Members
• 11:45am National Anthem - Two students from Grant School will sing    
• 12-2pm Have your picnic lunch and enjoy a concert by the band Mama Red.  Free cake for all  compliments of Albertsons on Washington St.

2011 4th of July Sponsors:
Vons Supermarket
State Farm Agent Marilyn Billingsly
Safdie Rabines Architects
Albertsons
US Bank
Ascent Real Estate

2011 BBQ Competition Sponsors:
Phil's BBQ
Forever Cali - Thanks for creating the competitor aprons!
Public Architecture & Planning - Thanks for creating the Trophy!