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The City of Garden Grove and Garden Grove Sanitary District, in collaboration with Republic Services, will host a community cleanup day, offering residents the opportunity to dispose of bulky items, recycle household batteries, and obtain paper shredding services for free. The event takes place on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Garden Grove Unified School District Main Office, located at 10331 Stanford Avenue.

The Garden Grove Police Department reminds the public to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday responsibly by planning ahead by designating a sober driver, using public transportation or ride share or calling a cab. During the Fourth of July holiday period, beginning Monday, June 30 through Sunday, July 6, the Garden Grove Police Department will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

Following last year’s incredible success, the City of Garden Grove proudly presents the 2nd annual Foods of Garden Grove Live. The tasting event returns to Downtown Garden Grove on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Village Green Park, 12732 Main St.

Enjoy an international selection of the city’s most acclaimed and customer-favored food and drink eateries, along with family-friendly activities and live music at the Garden Amp on Historic Main Street. Admission to the event and concert are free with tickets required for food tastings.

The City of Garden Grove announces the temporary closure of the basketball court at Magnolia Park, located at 11402 Magnolia Street, beginning Friday, June 27, 2025, at 7:00 a.m., with the project tentatively expected to be completed by Monday, July 7, 2025. The closure will allow for improvements to the basketball court, including resurfacing and crack repairs.

During this time, the basketball court will remain closed to the public. However, the remainder of Magnolia Park will stay open.

For more information, contact the Community Services Department at (714) 741-5200.

In observance of the Independence Day holiday, Garden Grove City Hall and the H. Louis Lake Senior Center will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025. No street sweeping services will be provided on the holiday. Streets will be swept as scheduled on all other days. Trash pick-up on the holiday will be delayed by one day.

For more information on street sweeping, visit ggcity.org/pw/street-sweeping or call the Public Works Department at (714) 741-5382.

The City of Garden Grove is raising awareness against illegal firework use and the enforcement of the city’s zero tolerance policy in the form of a $1,000 fine.

“On July 4, additional Garden Grove police sergeants, officers, and administrative staff will be dedicated to firework enforcement throughout the city to apprehend and cite individuals who are caught using or possessing illegal fireworks,” said Garden Grove Police Chief Amir El-Farra.

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On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Garden Grove Mayor Stephanie Klopfenstein delivered her first State of the City address at the Hyatt Regency Orange County. This year’s theme, “Powered by Garden Grove,” celebrated the community’s shared vision and energy that continue to drive the city’s progress and future growth.

“I believe Garden Grove’s power is its people. We stretch our collective imaginations, push the envelope, and drive ourselves to be innovators,” said Mayor Klopfenstein.

The City of Garden Grove reminds residents and applicants that the updated schedule of planning and building fees will take effect on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. All permit applications submitted on or after this date will be subject to the new fees.

Beginning Thursday, June 19 through Friday, June 20, 2025, the Garden Grove Medal of Honor Bike and Pedestrian Trail will undergo essential slurry-seal maintenance to enhance trail safety and ride quality. The work will result in temporary closures along the paved path.

Construction will take place over two days:
• June 19 – Between Nelson Street and Stanford Avenue and the adjoining stretch from Stanford Avenue to Nutwood Street
• June 20 – Between Nutwood Street and Lampson Avenue and the adjoining stretch from Lampson Avenue to Brookhurst Street.