Countdown to our centennial on June 29, 2027
One hundred years of art, coast, and community — celebrated all year long
A year of celebration leading up to the birthday — and one big party for our centennial, right on the promenade.
Preserving Our Past, Inspiring Our Future
On the city's exact 100th birthday, Laguna throws its biggest celebration yet, right on the promenade at the heart of the village — live music, artists at work, food from local kitchens, and a community toast at sunset. The whole town, out together. Everyone's invited.
June 29, 2027
Laguna Beach turns 100. Come celebrate with us.
A century ago, a town of artists and coves became the City of Laguna Beach. All through 2027 we're marking the hundred years since, with a kickoff in January, stories from the people who shaped this place, and a birthday party downtown. Everyone's invited to be part of it.
January 9, 2027
The Centennial Year Begins
- What
- The fanfare that opens a year-long celebration of Laguna's first hundred years.
- When
- Saturday, January 9, 2027 · 10 a.m.
- Program
- A proclamation by the mayor, the raising of the Centennial flag, a fanfare by the Laguna Beach Concert Band and a few more special touches. Then wander over to the farmers market.
June 29, 2027
Laguna's 100th Birthday Party
- What
- A community birthday celebration downtown on the anniversary itself, with performances from and participation by local partners.
- When
- Tuesday, June 29, 2027 · [PLACEHOLDER: time]
- Where
- Downtown Laguna Beach · [PLACEHOLDER: location]
- Program
- [PLACEHOLDER: performances and partners]
100 Stories for 100 Years
A video series of short stories about Laguna Beach's history and the people who shaped it. Each runs 60 to 90 seconds, and new episodes arrive all year.
Follow alongWatch along all year
Episodes roll out on social media, on YouTube and right here on this page.
A screening at year's end
The series comes together for a community screening at the Rivian Theater.
Told by the Centennial team
Each story is selected and produced by the Centennial team.
Latest episodes
[EPISODE EMBED: latest episodes]
Centennial Time Capsule
Laguna Beach students are leading a time capsule project, supported by the City and in partnership with Laguna Beach Unified School District. It will be sealed to mark the June 29, 2027 anniversary. The capsule is about the size of a microwave, so every inch counts. Residents, organizations and local businesses can suggest an item; the committee reviews every idea and decides what fits.
Suggest an itemThe next generation
Laguna's students are part of the party
Banners on the Promenade
Centennial art banners designed by Laguna Beach students will hang along the Promenade.
A student committee
A committee of local students is helping shape the Centennial year.
Citywide Centennial Calendar
Every Centennial event across the city, in one shared calendar. The same calendar is printed in the Centennial Guide, waiting in hotel rooms around town.
The Centennial Guide
A 100-page guide celebrating Laguna's past and its future, with the citywide Centennial calendar inside. Look for it in your hotel room in Laguna Beach.
Centennial Merchandise
Official Centennial merchandise is coming soon, made in partnership with local retailers.
Get Involved
For businesses and organizations who want to be part of the Centennial year.
Sign up for the newsletterBecome a Centennial Partner
Join the celebration as an official Centennial Partner. [PLACEHOLDER: how to become a partner]
Get the partner newsletter
Sign up for Centennial news and opportunities for partners.
Ask about sponsorship
Interested in sponsoring part of the Centennial? [PLACEHOLDER: sponsorship contact]
Contact
Questions about the Centennial?
- Presented by
- The City of Laguna Beach, Visit Laguna Beach, the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center