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Santa Clarita Mayor’s Monthly Message – July 2021

Thursday, Jul 1, 2021

As we move into the warm summer months, it’s a great time of year for you and your family to take full advantage of the City’s miles of off-street trails, 35 parks, the Trek Bike Park of Santa Clarita, swimming pools and paseos, as well as local hiking venues. One of the hallmarks of a healthy community...

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City Releases Updated Schedule for Concerts in the Park

Friday, May 14, 2021

The city of Santa Clarita released an updated schedule for the Concerts in the Park series set to take place in July and August. The city of Santa Clarita’s Concerts in the Park series, presented by Logix Federal Credit Union, is scheduled to return this summer after a year off in 2020. Residents...

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City Announces Return of Concerts in the Park

Thursday, Apr 22, 2021

The city of Santa Clarita’s Concerts in the Park series, presented by Logix Federal Credit Union, is scheduled to return this summer after a year off in 2020. Residents will enjoy a free concert on Saturday nights from July 3 to August 21, with a variety of performers at Central Park, located at 27150...

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Santa Clarita Cancels Concerts in the Park Summer Series

Monday, Jul 6, 2020

The city of Santa Clarita has canceled the 2020 Concerts in the Park series due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and in accordance with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s Safer at Home order. The annual Concerts in the Park, presented by Logix Federal Credit Union, are...

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‘Party Like It’s 1999’ at Final Concerts in the Park 2019 Series

Tuesday, Aug 20, 2019

Dearly beloved, we will gather at Central Park on Saturday, Aug. 24, for the final performance in this year’s Concerts in the Park series, presented by Logix Federal Credit Union. Prince tribute band Erotic City will take the stage at 7:00 p.m. for the free concert at Central Park, located at 27150...

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The Replicas Variety Band to Perform Top Hits at Concerts in the Park

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2019

Dance your heart out at Concerts in the Park, presented by Logix Federal Credit Union, on Saturday, Aug. 17. Hear the talented variety band, The Replicas, perform top hits from a variety of different artists. The free concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. at Central Park, located at 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road....

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Deputies: No Gun Found at Concerts in the Park

Monday, Aug 12, 2019

Responding to errant reports on social media involving someone who allegedly had a gun at Concerts in the Park, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials reported it was a false alarm Monday. “Deputies did respond to (Central Park on Saturday Night),” said Shirley Miller, spokeswoman for...

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Grateful Dead Tribute Band to Rock Concerts in the Park

Tuesday, Aug 6, 2019

The eyes of the world, or more specifically, the eyes of Santa Clarita, will be on the band Grateful Shred at Central Park on Saturday, Aug. 10. This talented Grateful Dead tribute band will perform during the City’s Concerts in the Park series, presented by Logix Federal Credit Union. The free concert...

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Mirage Brings Visions of Fleetwood Mac to Concerts in the Park

Tuesday, Jul 30, 2019

On Saturday, Aug. 3, landslide over to Central Park to hear Mirage – Visions of Fleetwood Mac, play hits from the Grammy-award winning group. The five-piece band, known for its accurate recreation of the look and sound of Fleetwood Mac, will perform during this year’s Concerts in the Park series,...

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Queen Tribute Band to Rock You at Concerts in the Park

Tuesday, Jul 23, 2019

Get ready for Queen Nation to rock your world on Saturday, July 27. The Queen tribute band will perform during this year’s Concerts in the Park series, presented by Logix Federal Credit Union. The free concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. at Central Park, located at 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road. This is real...

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