Honolulu Avenue in Montrose has been nominated for the 31st Great Place in America Award! This is part of the American Planning Association (APA) 2014 Great Places in America program that celebrates places of exemplary character, quality, and planning. Places are selected annually and represent the gold standard in terms of having a true sense of place, cultural and historical interest, community involvement, and a vision for tomorrow.

It is a people’s choice award and Montrose needs your votes! Please help spread the word! To vote, visit www.planning.org/greatplaces/31st/

Montrose is Glendale’s official Old Town, and is located along a park-like main street where quaint shops and restaurants line the street. Montrose is host to many special events such as the Montrose Harvest Market, Halloween Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular, a Hot Rod Car Show, an annual Film Festival, Oktoberfest, and the Montrose Christmas Parade.