Happy 100th to San Fernando, Van Nuys
August 23, 2011
Van Nuys and the City of San Fernando celebrate their centennials this weekend, and officials are throwing free outdoor parties to mark the occasion.
Van Nuys’ 100th happened back in February, but there’s a celebration this Saturday, August 27, with a street fair that features “A Taste of Van Nuys” from local restaurants, a car show from the Wild Bunch, a 1950s dance party and vendor booths and games. The party lasts from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Van Nuys Civic Center, 6200 Van Nuys Boulevard.
San Fernando’s birthday celebration features danceable rhythms from the Cuban-styled salsa group Orquesta Charangoa. Their performance, sponsored by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission with funding provided by Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, is part of the city’s Summer Concerts series. To accompany the music, several of L.A.’s gourmet food trucks will be on hand. And, of course, no birthday party would be complete without a cake. If you want to join in the fun, head to Recreation Park, 208 Park Avenue, this Sunday, August 28, at 6:30 p.m.
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