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City of Huntington Beach
Published September 12City Celebration - Honoring Our Symbols & Sacrifice - Central Park's American Eagles
By Kathie Schey, City Archivist The Bald Eagle was confirmed by Congress in 1782 as the central component of our nation’s Great Seal. It was sacred to many Native Americans well before then. The emblem has appeared on everything from military buttons, to signage and passports and…
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Published September 12Everything You Need to Know about 4th of July Festivities!
122nd Independence Day Event Info – America 250 Happy Independence Day, Surf City, USA! On this day, we celebrate what is essentially the start of American history: the day our founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence and the 13 colonies declared themselves free of…
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Published September 12City Celebration - America 250: Celebrating Independence in Surf City USA
By Julian Douglas, City Celebration Committee Member On behalf of the Huntington Beach City Celebration Committee, Happy Birthday, America! We are living through a truly historic moment as our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary. Our committee’s mission throughout this…
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Published September 12City Celebration - Winners of the America 250 Coloring Contest
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our first-ever City Celebration Coloring Contest, proudly sponsored by the City Celebration Committee! We received more than 100 amazing entries across six age categories, and we loved seeing the creativity and talent from our…
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Published September 12Investing in Our Young People, Investing in Our Future - FREE Finance Workshop for Ages 18-28
Published July 8, 2026 The City is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new, FREE Financial Literacy & Workforce Development Program designed for young adults ages 18–28 from low-income families in Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, and Westminster . Beginning…
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Published September 12City Celebration - Our City at 250 – Making the News in Vermont!
Published July 9, 2026 By Kathie Schey, City Archivist All those who celebrated the 250 th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this year by watching our annual parade aren’t surprised by the wonder of it all. A community fixture for over a century, it has grown every…
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Published September 12Celebrate the End of Summer at the Huntington Beach Public Library
Published July 13, 2026 The Huntington Beach Public Library invites the community to the End of Summer Backyard Bash on Saturday, August 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. behind the Central Library near the Thomas Ridley Band Stand. The free event brings together live…
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Published September 12The US Open of Surfing Returns to Huntington Beach
Posted July 15, 2026 Get ready to welcome one of Huntington Beach's signature summer traditions as the Lexus 2026 US Open of Surfing presented by Pacifico returns to Surf City USA from July 25 through August 2 on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier. Free and open to the…
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Published September 12International Surfing Museum Celebrates Grand Opening July 24
Opening Exhibition Celebrates 50 Years of Professional Surfing and the Legacy of First World Champion Peter "PT" Townend The International Surfing Museum celebrates its grand opening at the Main Street Library with a new exhibition, marking an exciting new chapter in preserving…
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Published September 12City Celebration - America 250: More Than One Day
By Julian Douglas, City Celebration Committee Member The fireworks may have faded, but America’s 250th Anniversary celebration is far from over. While Independence Day marks the birth of our nation, America’s Semiquincentennial is much more than a single day on the calendar. It…
City of Huntington Beach
Published September 12Zack Zithisakthanakul Named Chief Financial Officer for the City of Huntington Beach
The City is pleased to announce the appointment of Zack Zithisakthanakul as Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, he leads the City's financial operations, providing strategic direction in budgeting, accounting, debt administration, procurement, payroll, and long-range financial…
City of Huntington Beach
Published September 12National Senior Citizen Day - August 21 Celebrating Seniors in HB
National Senior Citizens Day on August 21 is a chance to recognize the contributions and experiences of older adults in our community. Seniors continue to volunteer, support local organizations, care for family members, share their knowledge, and find new ways to stay involved.…