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Calendar Extra: This Sunday 5/1 - The City of Downey hosts its very first "Ride & Stride" free open streets festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The 5.5-mile route is easily accessible from the Metro Green Line Lakewood Boulevard Station. There are all kinds of fun features: Kidslavia, Funtopia, fitness, art, foodie fest, and the Columbia Memorial Space Center. Event details at Downey Ride & Stride website.
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Open street festival this Sunday in Downey
Open street festival this Sunday in Downey

Calendar Extra: This Sunday 5/1 – The City of Downey hosts its very first “Ride & Stride” free open streets festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The 5.5-mile route is easily accessible from the Metro Green Line Lakewood Boulevard Station. There are all kinds of fun features: Kidslavia, Funtopia, fitness, art, foodie fest, and the Columbia Memorial Space Center. Event details at Downey Ride & Stride website.

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