Centennial Dinner Celebration

PRESS RELEASE

1444 W Garvey Avenue • West Covina • CA 91790 • Phone (626) 939-8401 • Fax (626) 939-8406

For Immediate Release Contact: Roxanne E. Lerma

January 27, 2023 Assistant City Manager

(626) 939-8401

WEST COVINA CA, January 27, 2023 - The City of West Covina is celebrating its 100th Anniversary and marking 2023 as it's Centennial Year! To kick-off the celebration, the City is hosting a Centennial Dinner on Thursday, February 16, 2023, followed by a three-day Centennial Spring Festival, February 17th-February 19th on South Glendora Avenue, in Historic Downtown West Covina. The Centennial Dinner will feature the best of West Covina. Tickets for the Centennial Dinner are $50 per person or $450 for a table of ten The Centennial
Dinner will take place at the West Covina Sportsplex (2100 S. Azusa Avenue) from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Tickets are available for purchase on Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/centennial-celebrationdinner-tickets-516756983047

The Centennial Spring Festival is scheduled for Friday, February 17th, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, February 18th, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, February 19th, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Festival is a birthday party for the City with a street fair atmosphere. The Festival will feature live bands, food, entertainment, vendors, a carnival, and family fun! Admission is free to attend.

Live band entertainment includes:
- Friday, 2/17 @ 7pm - 9pm - "Flashbax" - Bringing Back the 80's
- Saturday, 2/18 @ 7pm - 9pm - "Kelly Boyz" - Country and Line Dancing
- Sunday, 2/19 @ 5pm - 7pm - "Remix" - The Best of Funk and R&B

Presale one day unlimited carnival ride wrist bands are available for $30 per day, during the Festival. Wristbands can be purchased on Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-festival-carnivalpresale-wristbands-tickets-517936651467. This offer is valid thru February 16, 2023.

This City's Centennial festivities are coordinated and held in partnership with local non-profits and West Covina businesses. It is the City Council's goal to provide opportunities to gather, celebrate, and connect to commemorate the City's incorporation.

"Our city has come a long way in 100 years." said Mayor, Rosario Diaz, "We look forward to continued growth and progress while celebrating important milestones with our residents."

West Covina was incorporated as an independent city on February 17, 1923, and consisted of acres of walnut and orange groves. In less than 30 years the population ballooned from 769 in 1930 to more than 50,000 by 1960. Today, with a population of more than 110,000 the City of West Covina is constantly striving to provide more services and keep up with the diverse needs of this growing city.

According to City Manager, David Carmany, "We are inspired that for 100 years the City of West Covina has been providing the community with municipal services. Residents and local business are the cornerstone of West Covina."

For questions or to learn more about West Covina contact City Hall at (626) 939-8401.
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