The City of La Cañada Flintridge invites the community to gather for its official 50th Anniversary Celebration on Oct. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Olberz Park in front of City Hall.
The celebration honors five decades of community, service and shared history. The theme, “Together for 50 Years,” reflects what makes La Cañada Flintridge special: a tight-knit community that continues to grow, build connections across generations and recognize the people, places and traditions that have shaped the City since its incorporation on December 8, 1976.
“This anniversary is a special opportunity to celebrate our community and the people who make La Cañada Flintridge such a wonderful place to call home,” said Mayor Jeanne Kim Hobson. “We hope residents will join us at Olberz Park to celebrate 50 years together, share what they love about our City and look ahead to the next 50 years.”
Designed with fun for the entire family, the evening will feature live music, food options and activities for all ages. Children can enjoy an inflatable obstacle course, while guests can participate in an interactive community scavenger hunt to explore the celebration and earn a limited-edition LCF50 picnic blanket.
Guests can also share what they love about La Cañada Flintridge through the “I Love LCF” activity, creating an opportunity to celebrate the many things that make the community special. Representatives from local organizations will also be available throughout the event to meet residents and highlight the work they do, including the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge, Lanterman House, YMCA of the Foothills, La Cañada Flintridge Trails Council, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association, La Cañada Unified School District and La Cañada Flintridge Sister Cities Association.
Earlier this year, the City introduced lasting legacy projects like the ’50 Trees for 50 Years’ environmental stewardship initiative. Officially launched during the LCF Earth & Arbor Day Sustainability Celebration in April, the program plants 50 trees citywide, giving residents the opportunity to request a tree to be planted in front of their home and expand the City’s urban forest. Learn more and request a tree.
The City also hosted a community-wide logo contest earlier this year that showcased original designs from local artists of all ages, leading to a winning design now featured across anniversary materials.