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02/17/09
Huntington Beach turns 100 today. Happy birthday to you. Solvang’s is coming up in just a year or two and they are gearing up. What do people do to celebrate city birthdays? Parades, floats, contests, city plaques, time capsules, races and relays are but a few of the 21st century events to make the season bright for residents who now reside in these 100-year-old California beach destinations. Are you have a birthday? Here’s a deal to make your event even more memorable and noteworthy. Disneyland is allowing California residents to get into the theme park free on their special day.
February 19th, 2009 at 2:30 am I read your story about the birthday party. I used to live in Huntington Beach and really liked it when I lived there. I wish I could be there now. At least if I’m not working, it would be better to be unemployed at the beach than in this miserable town back east. b-rr-r-r———–
February 19th, 2009 at 2:34 am remember the Golden Bear! I used to perform with my band there. Now we’re just old farts who love to play in various bands around California, and gigs wherever they’ll pay us to go. The golden days of HB are gone. I went back to check it out and was really disappointed. I miss seeing the small town atmoshpere that used to greet us. The hotels and high-rise buildings look like stucco boxes. You can’t stop progress.
February 19th, 2009 at 2:41 am The centennial event at Pier Plaza was exactly what’ you’d expect. Very small town. One of the city council ladies (the one with the baby) began crying and couldn’t deliver her words, even though someone said she is a teacher. Pretty bad that she couldn’t memorize two or three lines of history rather than read it off. I liked the mayor, however. Keith something. He seems to have his act together. He’s easy to watch. I read about the event in the paper or on your site (can’t remember) and thought it would be worth attending. However, after going to the ceremony, I would have been happier staying at home. I am new to Huntington Beach and was trying to get out and get to know my officials. I thought there was supposed to birthday cake for everyone, too, and there wasn’t. For 100 years, I’ve seen better events in small towns where I come from. I guess people are into this kind of stuff more in places where it’s boring. Other than the centennial, I think Huntington Beach has a lot to offer.
February 19th, 2009 at 2:51 am The centennial for Huntington Beach is a series of events throughout the year. The event at Pier Plaza was meaningful to those who spend most their time working for the city both in a volunteer or paid capacity. My family enjoyed the ceremonies, but we also know everyone who spoke and most of those officiating. Sure it’s a small town atmosphere when it comes to politics. That’s the charm of places such as Huntington Beach. While it’s big enough to get lost (sort of), it’s also small enough to run into people you know.