By SARAH SHMERLING | Editor-in-Chief
Palisades Charter Elementary School will host its annual Yee Haw Fall Festival on Saturday, September 28, from 1 to 5 p.m. on campus—and the community is invited to celebrate.
“Pali Elementary school hosts its annual Yee Haw Day as its biggest community event of the year,” read the Yee Haw website. “Since our public school is in the heart of the Pacific Palisades, we strive to connect with our community through this fundraising event that is open to the public.”
Festivities for the day include slides, carnival games, a DJ, prizes, inflatables, performances by Palisades Charter High School cheerleaders, “toddler town,” arts and crafts, and go karts. There will be a Fun Express Train, Shooting Stars Basketball, ice cream cart and more.
Ahead of the event, community members were invited to enter a Chili Cookoff Contest.
“Do you think you’ve got the best chili in the Palisades?” read a flyer seeking entries. “Enter your chili into the Palisades Elementary Chili Cookoff Contest at Yee Haw Day.”
The chili entries will be judged on the festival day, with winners announced at the event.
Admission to Yee Hall Fall Festival is free, with tickets available for purchase for various activities. Ride tickets will be available in a 10-pack for $10 or a ride wristband for $40. A “toddler town” wristband is available for $15.
Yee Haw Day merch will also be available for purchase, including hats, shirts and a canvas tote. Items are available for pre-order now at the festival’s website.
Funds raised through the event will go toward Pali Elementary through Palisades Enrichment Programs—PEP—the parent-run organization for Pali Elementary. PEP’s budget is dedicated to things like hiring additional teachers to reduce class sizes, as well as other support staff, including classroom aides and subject-specific teachers. Other initiatives supported are a discovery garden, campus beautification, music, P.E. and technology.
“Yee Haw Day is a cherished Pali tradition that brings together both new and longtime families, creating memories that last for years,” said event organizer Chanel Malin. “Everyone has a story about this special event, and it’s moments like these that strengthen our sense of community. This year, we’re excited to build on that momentum by deepening the connection between our local businesses and the Pali community. With the support of over 25 local businesses helping to fundraise for our Pali kids, we’re more grateful than ever. Together, we can continue to strengthen these partnerships and create a brighter future not only for our Pali students, but also for the children in the greater community.”
Community partners for the 2024 Yee Haw Fall Festival include Daversa Partners, Juice Crafters, Tumbleweed Day Camp, Fancy Feet Dance Studio, MARNEY’S, ATAM, Mathnasium, Paliskates, Palisadian-Post, Kumon, Will Rogers State Historic Park, Pali Coast, Palisades Dolphins Cheer, Tae Ryong Taekwondo School, Forge Makerspace, Iverbe, Kruse + Company, Tinseled, The Gray Dragon, Methodist Preschool of Pacific Palisades, Paws N Claws, Quixote by Sunset Studios, Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, and The Ariola Group.
“Our goal through Yee Haw Day is to connect with our community on a personal level and create supportive partnerships with local businesses and organizations,” the website continued. “The Palisades is made up of so many families, and we take pride in knowing that many have or will attend our school.”
Palisades Charter Elementary School is located at 800 Via De La Paz. For more information, visit yeehawpali.com.
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