La Palma celebrates its diverse heritage with La Palma Days.  This annual tradition has been celebrated in our community for 25 years, encouraging residents, business partners and friends to celebrate La Palma’s community spirit. 

A one page La Palma Days Poster (PDF) is available with more information about the parade, the band review judging, ticket pricing for games, and the entertainment schedule.

Judy Yoo won the title of Miss La Palma 2009-2010 during the annual La Palma Pageant, which was held at the John F. Kennedy High School Performing Arts Center on Sunday, November 8, 2009. The La Palma Pageant serves as the official kickoff for the City’s La Palma Days Celebration. This year, the La Palma Days event is celebrating its Silver Jubilee, recognizing 25 years of La Palma Days.

Miss Yoo, 17, is a senior at John F. Kennedy High School and resides in Cypress. Born in Seoul, South Korea, she performed a Korean fan dance for the talent portion of the pageant. “I am eager to fulfill my duties and take responsibility,” Judy says of her upcoming reign. “I am confident that I can proudly display how special our City is to the world.”

A total of nine contestants competed in five individual events. Miss Yoo placed first in the Onstage Question, Talent, and Speech competitions and tied for first in the Evening Wear competition with First Runner up Chelsey Wegener. Judy’s court consists of Chelsey Wegener, Emily Kulassia, Mylene Montoya, and Danielle Jones. Judy and her court will make their first appearance during the La Palma Days parade on Saturday, November 14, 2009, which starts at 10:00 a.m. and travels along on Walker Street in La Palma.

On Saturday, November 14, 2009, at 10:00 a.m., the La Palma Days Parade and prestigious Band Review will feature over 200 units including junior and senior high school bands, JROTC units, veterans, military entries, celebrities, dignitaries, elected officials, local schools, clubs and organizations, businesses, the Orange County Fire Authority, and others - all parading down Walker Street, from Houston to La Palma Avenue!

A variety of activities for preschoolers to adults will be featured at La Palma Days. Everyone will have fun while supporting local organizations at the same time. Activities will include a large Fiber Glass Slide, giant obstacle courses, pony rides, laser tags, speed pitch, Avalanche Mountain, and more! Presale activity tickets will be on sale in the Fall till November 13th at 5:00 p.m. at the La Palma Recreation & Community Services offices.

La Palma Days also features two areas of diverse entertainment and things to do for the entire family. On the Pavilion Stage will be cultural rich entertainment featuring local talent. The Children's Area will provide more hands-on crafts and interactive entertainment.

The La Palma Days Community Festival will feature over 40 vendors. Enjoy a wide variety of tasty cuisine by sampling foods from around the world while supporting local nonprofit organizations. Take some time to browse and shop through the community and vendor booths, featuring products, services, as well as arts and crafts