CHILI ON SATURDAY as the annual Chili Cook-Off and Car Show takes place at Eastgate Park in Garden Grove (Flickr/Jose Kevo).

Make way for spicy food and eye-catching automobiles.

On Saturday, March 4, from 8 a.m. to 5  p.m., Vanguard Avenue, between Winton Street and St. Mark Street in Garden Grove will close for the Chili Cook-Off and Car Show community event. Motorists are asked to plan accordingly to avoid delays.

The Chili Cook-Off and Car Show will be held at Eastgate Park, at 12001 St. Mark Street, from 12-4 p.m

The event is hosted by Kathy Ladd in sponsorship of the Pacifica High School NJROTC program.Residents in the area should expect an increase of pedestrian traffic during event hours.

The Garden Grove Police Department’s Traffic Unit will be onsite during closure times to direct traffic and suggest alternate routes.

For more information on the street closure, contact the Garden Grove Police Department at (714) 741-5704.

For event information, email kathyladd@remax-gardengrove.com or call (714) 328-6342.