Sacramento to host 175th birthday bash for California statehood
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California State Parks is gearing up for a grand celebration of 175 years of statehood with a birthday block party in front of the State Capitol on Sept. 9. The event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring music, food trucks and a laser display.
According to California State Parks, attendees can enjoy free food truck fare, birthday cake and California-grown treats while supplies last. State Parks staff and volunteers will be dressed in period attire, engaging with partygoers to interpret the history of the Capitol Building and the state’s diverse past.
Governor Gavin Newsom emphasized the importance of the celebration, saying, “As we come together to protect rights and safeguard California’s future, we also do so to celebrate the past 175 years that have made this state the global leader that it is today.”
Similarly, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom expressed pride in California’s legacy, saying, “As we celebrate 175 years of California, we honor the generations who shaped this great state and nurtured a culture of building dreams, innovating, and daring to imagine something better.”
The block party will highlight California’s 280 state parks, showcasing natural and cultural treasures.
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