13 Bedar observed<br><img src=http://www.chekhabar.com/images/13bedar.jpg>

Mason Park<br>Irvine CA <br><br> On Sunday, March 28, 2004, members of the Persian community and their guests will gather at William R. Mason Regional Park in the city of Irvine to celebrate "Seezdeh Bedar." This event historically attracts thousands of people and will result in periods of severe traffic congestion surrounding Mason Park. <br><br>The Irvine Police Department is suggesting alternate routes be used when driving in this area between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. The following roadways in particular will be affected:<br><br>University Drive between the I-405 freeway and MacArthur Boulevard Culver Drive between Campus Drive and the I-405 freeway Harvard Avenue between Culver Drive and Michelson Drive<br><br><href=http://www.nipoc.org target=_blank>NIPOC</a> encourages all to cooperate with the City and County officials to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for all of us including our good neighbors around Mason Park. Please see the Irvine PD's Press Release for further details. <a href=http/www.cityofirvine.org/ipd/press_releases/persiannewyear.asp target=_blank>http://www.cityofirvine.org/ipd/press_releases/persiannewyear.asp</a>