GILROY — The Gilroy Garlic Pageant is returning six years after a mass capturing introduced the annual custom to an abrupt finish.
On Friday afternoon, the Gilroy Garlic Pageant Affiliation introduced that the occasion will happen July 25-27 at Gilroy Gardens.
“We are grateful for the continued support of the Gilroy community, city of Gilroy, Gilroy Gardens, and our dedicated partners who have helped make this return possible,” the affiliation mentioned.
The competition can be a limited-capacity expertise, welcoming as much as 3,000 company with presold tickets per day, based on the affiliation.
“Guests can expect signature garlic dishes, live entertainment, arts and crafts, and the cherished traditions that have long made this event a community favorite,” the affiliation mentioned, including that further occasion particulars, together with ticketing and programming, can be revealed within the coming weeks.
The competition was final held in 2019. On July 28 of that yr, a gunman wounded 17 individuals and killed three — Stephen Romero, 6, of San Jose; Keyla Salazar, 13, of San Jose; and Trevor Irby, 25, of Santa Cruz.
Beforehand, the Gilroy Garlic Pageant loved worldwide acclaim, evolving from a humble luncheon in 1978 to an occasion with an attendance of round 100,000 for almost 40 years.
The competition additionally served as a key supply of funding for the town’s nonprofits and native organizations.
Efforts to carry again the competition started as early as 2020, however they had been hindered by the pandemic. In 2021, the affiliation tried a smaller iteration at Gilroy Gardens, however the insurance coverage legal responsibility climbed from $6 million to $10 million after the capturing. At that charge, the affiliation couldn’t afford for anybody to insure the competition.
Workers author Luis Melecio-Zambrano contributed to this report. Test again for updates.
Initially Revealed: March 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM PDT
