City of Palo Alto - Public Agency

Today's the Day! Palo Alto’s first event is at King Plaza. We are excited for the community to take part in this fun, intergenerational celebration. From 2 – 5 p.m., enjoy performances and local organizations who will be tabling around the plaza where community is gathering in celebration.

Run of Show:

2 p.m. | Festival opens
Senator Josh Becker
Assemblyman Marc Berman
Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga
Youth speakers
Palo Alto Mayor Vicki Veenker and Flag Raising
Palo Alto Councilmember Julie Lythcott-Haims

2:30 p.m. | Music by DJ Atmos
With performances by:
Silcon Valley Gay Men’s Chorus
Folclorico Colibri
Batuki Bateria
School of Rock Palo Alto Youth House Band
Drag Show with No One, brought to you by Xanandu Productions

5 p.m. | Festival closing

Tessa Reynolds, Youth Advocate
Sage Cobb, Santa Clara County Poet Laureate Emertitus from 2025
Rev. Tom Harris, First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto

www.paloalto.gov/paloaltopride

Phase 1 construction for the Embarcadero Road Corridor Improvements Project will start on June 8 to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety. Construction includes the north side of Embarcadero between Emerson and High Streets and will continue through mid-August. Lane closures and delays are anticipated with No Parking signs posted 72 hours in advance, impacted nearby residents will be notified 7-days and 24-hours in advance of this work. Make plans to take alternate routes, if possible. Learn more and follow the project at www.paloalto.gov/embarcaderoroad

The way we get around can impact both our personal well-being and the health of our community.

Walking, biking, taking transit, and sharing rides can help incorporate movement into our daily routines while reducing transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. These choices can support physical and mental well-being, improve local air quality, and help create healthier neighborhoods for everyone.

Whether it's walking to a nearby park, biking for a short trip, taking public transit, or carpooling with others, transportation choices can add up to meaningful benefits for people and the environment.

Swipe learn how different transportation choices can make a difference. www.paloalto.gov/Mobility

This weekend is full of summer fun, ways to connect with neighbors, and family-friendly actvities. Today: The annual teen WaveFest invites you to connect and have fun! Tonight: Head over to the Mitchell Park Athletic Fields for the start of our summer Family Movie Nights. Tomorrow: Find a treasure at the Palo Alto yard sale and give that old item a new life. Sunday: Palo Alto is hosting its first Pride event with performances, flag raising, and love. Find these and more: https://bit.ly/3RfLibu

Building climate resilience means helping our community prepare for the impacts of changing conditions, including wildfire risk. Taking steps before an emergency, such as creating a plan, staying informed and understanding available resources, can help reduce risks and strengthen community preparedness. The City supports community wildfire readiness through emergency planning, Fire Department programs, neighborhood-based volunteer efforts, vegetation management, and infrastructure improvements. Together, these efforts help residents prepare for wildfire season and other emergencies.

HAPPENING TODAY: The community is invited to the grand opening of the Bryant Street Community Center today, June 3, 2026, at 4 p.m. Join us to celebrate this new hub for connection and belonging with a ribbon cutting, refreshments, and more! The long-awaited downtown gathering space offers a dedicated teen center, is the permanent downtown home for La Comida Senior Nutrition Program and a new space to enjoy recreation and youth music classes. The Bryant Street Community Center has been opening in phases serving the community starting mid-January 2026, and La Comida began senior meal service on May 11. The celebration offers a snapshot of all the ways the Community Center will serve teens, seniors, and the whole community through wellness and recreation resources. Visit paloalto.gov/bryantgrandopening for more.

Congratulations, Chief James Reifschneider! Elected officials, local law enforcement leaders, City staff and community members celebrated the badge pinning and swearing in our new Chief of Police.

Chief Reifschneider is a Bay Area native, who over the last 21 years with Palo Alto, has advanced within the department through all aspects of police operations, notably five years as Lieutenant overseeing field services and personnel and training, five years as Captain overseeing field services, investigative services, and administrative services with specialty assignments such as SWAT, hostage negotiation and public information.

City Manager Ed Shikada shares brief updates at each Council meeting, highlighting details about upcoming events, City services, and City Council discussions planned. This week, he shared updates on weekend fun in Palo Alto and upcoming Embarcadero Road construction. Read the update: https://bit.ly/3PPfp9r

Are you attending a high school in Palo Alto in the 2026-2027 school year? If you have a passion for sustainability and climate action, consider joining the Youth Climate Advisory Board (YCAB)!

The 2026-2027 YCAB cohort will build on the two years of work from previous cohorts, contribute to the City's climate and sustainability initiatives, bring sustainability efforts to local high schools, middle and elementary schools, and collaborate with City leaders.

Apply now! Applications close on June 14. Link in the comment section!