Smith Park Presents a Complimentary Funk Concert on August 15th
Free Outdoor Concert and Summer Food Services in Pico Rivera
Pico Rivera is gearing up for an exciting summer with two major events taking place on August 15, 2025. The city's Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the Pico Rivera Summer Street Fest, featuring a lively 80s funk tribute event, and the Summer Food Services Program is offering free nutritional meals for children.
The outdoor concert, taking place on Mines Avenue near Smith Park, will feature notable performers such as Klymaxx, Rick James & Teena Marie Funk Phenomenon, and The Cover Girls. The main event will start at 6 PM, with festivities beginning earlier in the evening. The concert is family-friendly and all-ages, with a large turnout expected, up to 20,000 attendees, celebrating classic funk, R&B, and freestyle music. Admission is free, and food vendors and a beer garden will be available for purchase.
The concert location will be on Mines Avenue between Rosemead Boulevard and Lindsey Avenue, with the main event taking place on Mines Avenue, which will be closed to vehicle traffic for the festival. The event is part of a multi-date Summer Street Fest series happening on Fridays in August, with other dates featuring different bands.
Meanwhile, the Summer Food Services Program is offering free nutritional meals for children ages 18 and under at five locations in Pico Rivera. The meals, which were first made available in June 2021, are part of a joint effort by the California Department of Education and the United States Department of Agriculture. Volunteers distribute the meals at Rivera Park in Pico Rivera.
Attendees at the concert are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs, but pets, BBQ grilling, shade shelters, and early attendance are not permitted. The Smith Park Pool renovation, which is being funded by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, is not mentioned as part of the August 15, 2025 event.
Supervisor Janice Hahn has allocated $10 million for the renovation of the Smith Park Pool. The pool is located at 6016 Rosemead Boulevard, and while the renovation is ongoing, the Summer Food Services Program is still available at the park. There will be nominal fees for jumpers, food, and the Beer Garden at the concert.
In summary, this free outdoor concert will be a lively 80s funk tribute event with multiple notable performers, held at Mines Avenue near Smith Park in Pico Rivera on August 15, 2025, starting at 6 PM with festivities beginning earlier in the evening. Meanwhile, the Summer Food Services Program is offering free nutritional meals for children at five locations in Pico Rivera. These events promise to be a highlight of the summer events calendar in Pico Rivera.
- In addition to the free outdoor concert, residents of Pico Rivera can also enjoy the Summer Food Services Program, providing free meals for children at five locations in the city.
- The Pico Rivera Summer Street Fest, featuring a 80s funk tribute, is just one of theevents that make up the city's exciting entertainment offerings this summer.
- Education institutions and community centers can disseminate information about these events, such as the free outdoor concert and the Summer Food Services Program, to keep community members informed about local news and upcoming events.
