News Archive

Ghosts, goblins, and ghouls are not the only things that go bump in the night on Halloween!

On Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Garden Grove Police Department will participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

The Garden Grove Sanitary District, in collaboration with Republic Services, invites residents living in multi-family properties, such as apartments and condominiums, to attend a presentation on the state-mandated Organics Recycling program focused on residential food waste recycling.

The community is invited to attend the City of Garden Grove’s Halloween-themed community event, Jack O’ Lantern Jamboree on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Atlantis Play Center, located in Garden Grove Park, at 13630 Atlantis Way.

On Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Historic Main Street will close for the 23rd Annual Elvis Festival. Parking on Historic Main Street will be restricted during that time. Historic Main Street will be accessible to pedestrians and businesses will remain open.

The community is encouraged to attend a public hearing during the regular meeting of the Garden Grove City Council on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. to adopt the updated 2021-2029 Housing Element.

Beginning Thursday, October 12 through Sunday, October 15, the 2023 Asian Pacific Festival will take place in Garden Grove Park, located at 9301 Westminster Avenue. During the four-day festival, limited road access and additional pedestrian and car traffic are anticipated in the immediate area.

On Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Historic Main Street will close for the Mooncake Festival. Parking on Historic Main Street will be restricted during that time. Historic Main Street will be accessible to pedestrians and businesses will remain open.

As part of the City of Garden Grove’s commitment to better connect residents and business owners to City services, news, and more, the City has launched a new version of its mobile app, now available for download on iOS and Android devices.

On Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 9:00 a.m.