Moreno Valley Celebrates Freedom During Juneteenth Event

Our second-annual Juneteenth festival was an incredible celebration of freedom, culture, and community!

Scores of people joined the Moreno Valley City Council for an afternoon of good food, arts, crafts, and great performances, including spirited dance numbers from AM Dance Company and jazzy tunes from Them Kool Kats, Crescendo, and Groove Squad!

Click here to watch our exclusive recap, and for more information on exciting events all year long, visit moval.org/parks.

Celebrate Independence Day the MoVal Way!

Moreno Valley's Fourth of July Parade & FunFest is right around the corner!

Join us at 9:30 a.m. to watch our Fourth of July parade along Frederick Street, featuring all your favorite community members, local businesses, and more.

And don’t forget to take part in our signature FunFest at the Civic Center Amphitheater, one of the best Fourth of July events in the Inland Empire! The FunFest will run from 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and feature live bands, delicious food vendors, a beer garden, a youth fun zone, and one of the most exciting fireworks shows in the region! Entry is free from 2 to 4 p.m.

Celebrate Independence Day the MoVal Way! Visit moval.org/fourth for more information.

Illegal Fireworks are a Top Priority for Local Law Enforcement

Illegal Fireworks are the top non-emergency priority for Moreno Valley police officers. Police are on the ground and in the air looking for violators.

Since 2021, there have been hundreds of citations for illegal fireworks throughout Moreno Valley, with fines totaling around $270,000.

If caught using illegal fireworks, you can face up to $3500 in fines or risk jail time. Fireworks are just not worth it!

To report illegal fireworks in your community, visit moval.org/fireworks.

Moreno Valley Receives Nearly $4 Million in Road Safety Grants

During Tuesday's meeting, the Moreno Valley City Council approved nearly $4 million in grants to implement projects that ensure our roads remain as safe as ever.

One of those grants is a Local Highway Safety Improvement grant from Caltrans totaling over $3.3 million. Funds from this grant will go toward citywide traffic signal upgrades, safety improvements at the Iris Avenue corridor, safety improvements at signalized intersections on Perris Boulevard, and improving overnight traffic intersection visibility.

The City also accepted a $435,600 Safe Streets for All grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to explore several traffic calming initiatives, including speed humps and roundabouts. The grant money will also allow the City to conduct a truck traffic safety analysis and look into additional safety measures to protect our burro population.

For more information on all our exciting Public Works projects, visit moval.org/publicworks.

Pet of the Week: Chloe

Our Pet of the Week is Chloe, a lovely five-year-old black and white Siberian Husky. Chloe has a ton of personality, and her friendly and playful nature will be perfect for any Moreno Valley family. Chloe loves going on adventures, and she will be the star of the Hound Town Dog Park. She’s also very treat-motivated—once you give her a snack, she will be yours forever!

If you would like to make Chloe or any pet from the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter part of your family, please contact the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter at 951.413.3790 or visit www.moval.org/pets.

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