Port Hueneme, California – To celebrate its 75th anniversary, the city of Port Hueneme threw itself a parade and street fair on Saturday. The festivities attracted residents from all over the city.
The parade kicked off at 10 a.m. and featured floats, marching bands, and costumed characters. The procession started at Surfside Drive and traveled down Ventura Road to Lions Park.
Following the parade was a street fair that lasted until late afternoon. Local vendors set up booths selling food, drinks, clothing, jewelry and crafts while live music played in the background. Children had fun playing games and participating in face painting activities.
Mayor Sylvia Muñoz Schnopp praised the community for coming together to make this milestone event possible: "It's amazing to see how much our little town has grown in these past 75 years," she said. "I'm proud to be part of such a vibrant community."
Local resident John Smith agreed: "This is what makes living in Port Hueneme so great - we come together as one big family to celebrate our accomplishments."
The turnout for both events exceeded expectations as thousands of people showed up throughout the day to join in on the celebration.
Port Hueneme was officially incorporated as a city on March 24th, 1948. Since then it has grown into a bustling beach community with a population of over 22 thousand people.
Saturday's events marked an important milestone for Port Hueneme - not just celebrating its past but also looking forward towards its future growth opportunities.