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San Benito County officially turned 150 this year, so it’s time to celebrate! The 150th anniversary Celebration of the county’s founding will take place Saturday, July 27, from 10am to 6pm at San Benito County Historical Park at 8300 Highway 25 just south-east of Tres Pinos.
The anniversary celebration is packed with events and activities for people of all ages, from guest speakers, live music and other entertainment, to food trucks, games, and a car show.
The party starts with a welcome message and land acknowledgement ceremony featuring numerous government officials: Sen. Alex Padilla, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Sen. Anna Caballero, Sen. John Laird, and Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas. The morning ceremony is expected to start around 11:00am.
The rest of the day and early evening will be filled with tons of different types of entertainment and activities. There will be a petting zoo, a jumphouse, lawn games, and activities like face painting for the kids. There will be dancing groups, a bluegrass band, a DJ, and various musical groups performing throughout the day. A car show is also planned.
All information provided by the County of San Benito.
Tentative Schedule for Welcome Ceremony (subject to change)
Saturday, July 27
11-11:03 a.m.: Board welcome and introduction to the land acknowledgement
11:03-11:13 a.m.: Land acknowledgement (Kanyon Coyote Woman Sayers-Roods)
11:13-11:18 a.m.: National Anthem by Valeria Garcia Prado
11:18-11:20 a.m.: BOS member: Coloring contest winners announcement and introduction: Guest of honor
11:20-11:30 a.m.: Presentation of resolution: U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA)
11:30-11:35 a.m.: Presentation of resolution: Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, representing CA district 18
11:35-11:40 a.m.: Presentation of resolution: Senator Anna Caballero, representing CA district 14
11:40-11:45 a.m.: Presentation of resolution: Senator John Laird, representing CA district 17
11:45-11:50 a.m.: Presentation of resolution: Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas, representing CA district 29
11:50-11:55 a.m.: Presentation of resolution: Gavin Newsom Representative
11:55-12:00 p.m.: Board of Supervisors: Closing remarks- Thank you to the participants and attendees. Farewell and enjoy the festivities and community
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