Family Movie Night celebrates Lakewood's 70th anniversary

Family Movie Night celebrates Lakewood's 70th anniversary

Published on April 19, 2024

To celebrate Lakewood's 70^thbirthday, the city is organizing a free Family Movie Night that will feature a showing of the classic "Back to the Future" along with free popcorn, giveaways, carnival games, surprises and plenty of photo opportunities with 70^thAnniversary backdrops and the city's 70^thAnniversary mascot, Woody the Tree.

The fun happens at Mayfair Park (on Lisa Fernandez Field) on Saturday, April 20 from 6 to 10 p.m., with the movie starting at sunset at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own chairs and blankets, and pack a picnic dinner or enjoy one of the food trucks on site.

On April 16, 1954, Lakewood--America's largest planned community at the time--officially became a city, one month after residents voted by a 60-40% margin to incorporate and govern themselves.

Through the innovative "Lakewood Plan," residents and their new local government used a combination of city employees and contract public and private sector agencies to ensure the most effective and successful delivery of services.

Now, 70 years later, Lakewood continues to be known as one of the most successful, family-friendly and affordable communities in Southern California.

To add to the 70th fun, every Saturday leading up to April 20, the Lakewood Connect eMagazine is featuring a Lakewood history story and quiz where residents who answer three questions correctly can enter a drawing for free, limited-edition 70th Anniversary prizes.

Sign up for the eMagazine at www.lakewoodcity.org/subscribe.

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