July 7, 2022

Parks and Recreation Month

July is Parks and Recreation month! The Community Services department is hosting fun and FREE events all month long to celebrate the many ways parks make our lives better. Stay tuned for a list of events on our social media pages @cityofescondido.

Happy 4^th of July, Escondido!

The City of Escondido would like to wish all of our residents and visitors a Happy 4^th of July. City facilities will be closed on Monday, July 4 with normal business hours resuming Tuesday.

57^th Annual Independence Day Celebration

The California Center for the Arts will be hosting their 57^th Annual Independence Day Celebration on Monday, July 4 at 5 p.m. In addition to the fireworks show (which is paid for by the City), there will also be a concert with country music star Lorrie Morgan followed by the Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band, activities for children, and food merchants. The event is free to attend thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Linden Root Dickinson Foundation, Dr. Bronner's, and Escondido Disposal, Inc. but the CCAE is also offering VIP tickets for those interested.

Juneteenth Conversation

Cassandra Schaeg, Founder of SIP Wine & Beer and Host of the upcoming KPBS series Fresh Glass, is bringing awareness to Juneteenth with a conversation at Escondido City Hall. Iris Rideau, the first Creole Winemaker in the United States, will share her story and release her memoir, From White to Black One Life between Two Worlds, on June 18, from 4 - 6 p.m. at Escondido City Hall.

The City of Escondido is proud to partner with SIP and Fresh Glass to bring this important conversation to our community. Both Ms. Rideau and Ms. Schaeg demonstrate leadership and perseverance in the sometimes-challenging entrepreneurship space. Escondido values all our business owners, and I know that this conversation will inspire many for years to come, says Sean McGlynn, Escondido City Manager.

Tickets are on sale for purchase at Juneteenth Conversation: HERstory with Iris Rideau.

For more information, contact: Public Relations at contact@sipwineandbeer.com.