Bi-Centennial Celebrations In SC Announced

This article details in chronological order the events planned to celebrate California's bicentennial from August to October of 1969.

Notables: Margaret Koch, County Bicentennial Commission, Portola expedition, Carlos Chavez, Cabrillo Music Festival, Native Sons of the Golden West, Admission Day, Watsonville Band, Santa Cruz County Fair, Fiesta de Portola, Cocoanut Grove, Santa Cruz Portola Concours d'Elegance, Charles McLean Ranch, Roaring Camp, San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce
Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel
Date: 1969
Type: ARTICLE
Coverage:
  • California
  • Bicentennial
  • Santa Cruz
  • 1960s
  • Events
  • Festivals
  • Cabrillo College
  • Music
Identifier: MS-SANTA CRUZ-BICENTENNIAL CALIFORNIA-01

Citation

“Bi-Centennial Celebrations In SC Announced.” Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1969. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/138911. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.