The City of Santa Ana Celebrates 150 Years The City of Santa Ana is celebrating its 150th Anniversary, "Sesquicentennial", this year and all are invited to partake in the festivities. The City of Santa Ana, also referred to as the Golden City, was founded on October 27, 1869 by William H. Spurgeon and was incorporated as a city in 1886. As the second-most populous city in Orange County, the City of Santa Ana is the official County government seat, and is widely known as "Downtown Orange County." The City is proud to celebrate Santa Ana's history and culture along with its residents, businesses, culture, public services, and vision.

Save the Date Join us for a family fun event at our City’s 150th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday October 27, 2019 from 3pm-9pm at Centennial Park. From international food choices to a variety of musical entertainment, you are guaranteed to have a blast! Do not miss out on our Grand Finale fireworks display at the end of the day. Come celebrate!

Stay Connected Stay up to date with city events by visiting the 150th Anniversary Santa Ana webpage: https://www.santa-ana.org/SA150 or sign-up to receive Nixle alerts: https://local.nixle.com/city/ca/santa-ana/.

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Let the Festivities Begin City Council, community members, and stakeholders have identified the following goals and objectives, slogan, hashtag (for social media purposes), logos, and events as part of the anniversary celebration:

Goals & Objectives Slogan Hashtag

Inclusive

Festive

Generate Positive Stories for the City of Santa Ana

Acknowledging Our Past &

Celebrating Our Future

#SA150

Anniversary Logos

City of Santa Ana 150th Anniversary Celebrations & Events

June 2019

June 7, 2019 – 5pm-8pm Mural Unveiling & Photo Exhibit

Heritage Museum of Orange County

June 27, 2019 – 9am-11am Employee Aerial Group Photo City of Santa Ana - Stadium

July 2019

July 4, 2019 – 5pm-9pm

Fourth of July Celebration Centennial Park

July 28, 2019 – 9am-1pm Santa Ana Street Breakfast

Downtown Santa Ana

City of Santa Ana 150th Anniversary Celebrations & Events

August 2019

August 3, 2019 – 10am-12pm

Blessing of the City Old Orange County Courthouse

September 2019 September 7, 2019 – 2pm-10pm

Mariachi Festival Downtown Santa Ana

September 14-15, 2019 Fiestas Patrias

Santa Ana Civic Center

City of Santa Ana 150th Anniversary Celebrations & Events

October 2019

October 19, 2019 – 8am-10am DTSA 5K Run

Downtown Santa Ana

October 27, 2019 – 3pm-9pm Santa Ana’s 150th Anniversary Celebration

Centennial Park

November 2019

Tentative Date: October 19, 2019 – 5pm-10pm Viva La Vida

Downtown Santa Ana

Tentative Date: November 2, 2019 – 12pm-10pm Noche de Altares

Downtown Santa Ana

City of Santa Ana 150th Anniversary Celebrations & Events

In Progress – Date To Be Determined Historic Car Show

Location To Be Determined

Date to be Determined History Walking Tours

Location to be Determined

September 1, 2019 Light Post Banners

Citywide