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🌱 Patch AM: Why Sierra Madre’s pancake-themed Rose Parade float sparked fire-survivor backlash
You won't want to miss Enchant Christmas on the Sierra Madre Patch calendar
Cheers Sierra Madre! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Sierra Madre’s pancake-themed Rose Parade float sparked fire-survivor backlash
- How Sierra Madre neighbors can support Eaton Fire survivors this season
Also on today's calendar: Floatfest 2026 — SMRFA and 2 more events.
Find out what's happening in Sierra Madrefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Sierra Madrefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Heavy rain, thunderstorm, with a high of 61 and low of 54 degrees.
- Thursday: Cool with periods of rain, temps: high: 60, low: 53.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 60 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rose Parade float has a firefighter, pancakes, syrup: Here's why some people were upset (kentucky.com) — Sierra Madre volunteers built a whimsical “Pancake Breakfast” Rose Parade float honoring local firefighters, but its syrup-spraying design upset some Altadena fire survivors. The Sierra Madre Float Association responded by removing the dialogue from the soundtrack, while keeping the tribute and featuring three town firefighters riding atop the float on New Year’s Day. 
• How to Help Altadena Residents This Holiday Season (sacobserver.com) — Sierra Madre is mentioned as one of the communities hit by the Eaton Fire, and several groups are highlighted that still need support as neighbors rebuild. If you’d like to help nearby Altadena and Pasadena residents, the piece outlines specific local organizations, what they provide, and how to donate or get involved during the holidays.
📸 Around Sierra Madre
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sierra Madre
★ Featured events ★
- Enchant Christmas
Santa Anita Park, 285 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia
4:30 pm
Saturday December 27
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Other local events
- Knitting and Crochet Club
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
1:00 pm - Computer Classes
Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
3:00 pm - Floatfest 2026 — SMRFA
Sierra Madre Rose Float Association , 587 E Sierra Madre Blvd , Sierra Madre
1:30 pm - Knitting and Crochet Club
Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
1:00 pm
Saturday December 27
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
Saturday January 3
📣 Sierra Madre Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Naloxone and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic
Temple City Library , 5939 Golden West Ave , Temple City
12:00 pm - Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic
El Monte Library , 3224 Tyler Ave , El Monte
12:00 pm - Naloxone and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person Program
Temple City Library , 5939 Golden West Ave , Temple City
12:00 pm - Computer Classes
Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
3:00 pm - Arcadia Offices Closed for Christmas
City of Arcadia , 240 W Huntington Dr , Arcadia
9:00 pm - Winter Camp
City of Arcadia Recreation Department , 375 Campus Drive , Arcadia
5:00 am - Smarty Pants Storytime
San Gabriel Library , 500 S Del Mar Ave , San Gabriel
11:00 am
Wednesday December 24
Friday December 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
Arcadia
- Lawsuit grows against fire truck manufacturers (wbay.com)
- Santa Anita postpones racing season start because of forecast (pennlive.com)
Monrovia
- San Gabriel Valley Cities Offer Sandbags Ahead of Expected Rain (coloradoboulevard.net)
- SGV girls basketball Top 20: La Salle, Glendora remain top two (sgvtribune.com)
- Home Depot addresses ICE collaboration claims (knewz.com)
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