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The City of Garden Grove, in partnership with the Garden Grove Community Foundation, will host six concerts as part of the 2025 Free Summer Concert Series. The concerts will take place on Thursday evenings, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Eastgate Park, located at 12001 St. Mark Street.

This year’s lineup of bands will showcase a variety of musical genres. The concert schedule is as follows:

On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the City of Garden Grove recognized nearly 40 local college graduates at the 2025 Garden Grove College Graduates’ Reception. The private reception honored the academic achievements of Garden Grove residents, awarding over $5,000 in opportunity cash prizes, including gift cards, giveaways, and services. Graduates also received local, state, and federal certificates of recognition.

The City of Garden Grove wants you and your family to have a great 4th of July, but they want you and your neighbors to be safe. If you have a fireworks celebration, use the safe and sane variety which are approved by the California State Fire Marshal and are for sale locally. Please don't use dangerous unapproved fireworks. If you do, you could receive a $1,000 fine. This mission is possible Garden Grove, have fun and be safe! Special thanks to TNT Fireworks.

As July 4 approaches, the City of Garden Grove, in collaboration with the Garden Grove Police Department and Orange County Fire Authority, reminds the community to take necessary precautions to ensure a safe and memorable celebration. Only safe and sane fireworks bearing the California State Fire Marshal seal may be discharged in Garden Grove on July 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., on private property only.

The City of Garden Grove is encouraging local, qualifying homeowners to apply for the Home Repair Program (HRP), available for low-income Garden Grove residents to receive up to $5,000 for home improvements. Funding will be distributed to approximately 20 eligible applicants, selected through a blind raffle.

Get to know your elected officials and enjoy an active morning with neighbors and friends by joining the Garden Grove City Council for our next two “Walk & Talk” events in City Council District 5 and 6. Council member Yesenia Muñeton will host a “Walk & Talk” on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in District 5, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m, and Council member Ariana Aristegui will host a walk on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in District 6, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Garden Grove Mayor Stephanie Klopfenstein and City Manager Lisa Kim will also participate in the walks.

Garden Grove residents graduating from a college or university this year are invited to attend the annual Garden Grove College Graduates’ Reception on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, and be entered into opportunity drawings for cash prizes. The deadline to submit information online for the free event is Tuesday, May 27 at www.ggcity.org/grads.

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Beginning Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26, 2025, the 65th Annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival will take place at Village Green Park, located at 12732 Main Street. During the 4-day event, heavy traffic is anticipated in the immediate area. Motorists are asked to plan accordingly to avoid delays.

Main Street, between Garden Grove Boulevard and Acacia Parkway, will be closed from Friday, May 23, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. through Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, Garden Grove City Hall and the H. Louis Lake Senior Center will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025. Street sweeping services will not be provided on the holiday and will resume the next day. Trash pick-up will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.

For more information on street sweeping, visit ggcity.org/pw/street-sweeping or call the Public Works Department at (714) 741-5554.