El Segundo hosts 58th annual Mayor's Good Friday breakfast at Embassy Suites

The 58th annual Mayor's Good Friday Breakfast took place on April 26, 2025, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in El Segundo, California, marking a significant community tradition that began in 1967. This year’s event celebrated the long history of the breakfast, which has evolved from its original location at the George E. Gordon Clubhouse to various venues, including the Hacienda Hotel and the Automobile Driving Museum, before settling at its current site.

The breakfast serves as a gathering for community members to reflect on shared values such as service, resilience, and love. Mayor Pro Tem Ryan Baldino, representing Mayor Chris Pimentel, emphasized the importance of community spirit and the collective achievements of El Segundo residents, particularly highlighting the recent accomplishments of local youth in sports that brought international attention to the town.

The event featured a heartfelt invocation by Reverend Dinah Ferguson, who encouraged attendees to embrace values of service and community support. The gathering also included a performance by the El Segundo High School Choir, showcasing local talent and fostering a sense of unity among attendees.

In addition to celebrating the community's past, the breakfast also served as a platform for recognizing local leaders and dignitaries, including members of the City Council and representatives from various community organizations. The event underscored the importance of coming together to support one another, reinforcing the bonds that make El Segundo a vibrant and caring community.

As the breakfast concluded, attendees were reminded of the upcoming spring concert by the El Segundo School Choir, which aims to support families facing cancer, further illustrating the community's commitment to service and support for one another. The event not only honored the legacy of the Good Friday Breakfast but also set the stage for continued community engagement and support in the future.