Mark the City’s 69th anniversary at the Spring Fling

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Join the celebration on Saturday, April 26 as residents gather for Cerritos’ annual Spring Fling & Fireworks Spectacular in honor of the City’s 69th anniversary. Admission to the event is free, and runs from 4 to 8:30 p.m. at the Cerritos Sports Complex. A dance recital, local talent and professional acts will be featured, along with gourmet food trucks offering food for sale. A fireworks display will be presented at 8:30 p.m.

Los Angeles County is presenting an UbeFest event at the adjacent Don Knabe Community Regional Park from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on April 26. As parking is limited, it is recommended that families carpool to the events.

Cerritos was incorporated on April 24, 1956 as the City of Dairy Valley, reflecting the agricultural focus of the community. The cows outnumbered the City’s 3,439 residents by nine to one. The City voted on February 17, 1959 to become a California chartered city and the name change to Cerritos was made official on January 10, 1967. By 1972, Cerritos was the fastest growing city in California. In 2008, Cerritos received the nation’s oldest and most prestigious award, being named an All-America City by the National Civic League.

Over the years, the City has become known for its top-notch services to residents, businesses and visitors, from its beautiful parks system and Cerritos Senior Center at Pat Nixon Park to its state-of-the-art Library and renowned Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. Cerritos is also known for its quality schools and bustling business community, which includes the Cerritos Auto Square, Cerritos Towne Center, and Los Cerritos Center.  

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Call the City’s Recreation Services Division at (562) 916-1254.

For more information on the City’s history and growth, visit cerritos.gov/history.