october 2006 Special events

Madonna Del Lume Procession

A religious procession starting at the Our Lady of the Rosary Church and going from Date to Kettner, to Beech, to State and back to Church.  Contact is Joe Sanfilippo at (858) 618-4359.

Event Date:  10/15/06

Event Time:  2:00 PM – 3:30PM

Grand Opening Ceremony of the U.S. Grant Hotel

A private ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate re-opening of US Grant at Broadway & 3rd Avenue.  Expected attendance 200 guests.

Event Date:  10/17/06

Event Time:  6:00 PM – 10:00PM

San Diego Symphony Gala Fundraiser 2006

Event will include a cocktail reception followed by concert at Copley Symphony Hall at 750 B Street and the 5 Star Parking lot on the corner of 8th & B.  Self-maintenance.  Promoter is Steve Norton Perspectives at (949) 232-8832 and host organization is San Diego Symphony

Event Date: 10/14/06

Event Time:  5:00 PM-Midnight

Monster Bash 2006

Annual outdoor Halloween Block party on Island Street Between 6th & 8th St. and 7th Ave. between Market and J St.  Expected attendance is 3,000.  Promoter is McFarlane Promotions.  Contact Laurel McFarlane at (619) 233-5008.  Maintenance by Gorilla Services.  Contact is Bill Cook at (619) 933-5156.

Event Date:  10/28/05

Event Time:  5:00 PM-Midnight

Union Bank Fallback Festival

A festival of the season geared to children with crafts and educational exhibits at 4th Ave. between Market and J Street and Island Ave. between 4th & 5th.  Promoter is McFarlane Promotions; contact Laurel McFarlane at (619) 233-5008.  Maintenance by Gorilla Services.

Event Date:  10/29/06

Event Time:  11:00 AM-4:00 PM