City-Produced Events

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Santa Ana Movies in the Park series returns!

Due to its great success in 2021, the “Santa Ana Movies in the Park" series is  back and will be taking place every Wednesday, beginning June 8 through August 31, 2022 at select City parks. Gates will open at 4:30 p.m., with movies beginning at dusk. Guests are encouraged to arrive early for pre-show activities. Activities may include jumpers, arts and crafts, or special appearances from surprise guests!

Free popcorn by Pops Kettle Corn will be provided to the first 500 guests each night. Free audio headsets will be available for rental for guests who would like to enjoy the movie in Spanish.

Movie schedule

• June 8 - The Mitchells vs the Machines (PG) at Cesar Chavez Campesino Park 3311 W. 5th St.
• June 15 – The Croods: A New Age (PG) at Delhi Park 2314 S. Halladay St.
• June 22 – Sing 2 (PG) at Thornton Park 1801 W. Segerstrom Ave.
• June 29 – Cars (G) at Jerome Park 726 S. Center St.
• July 6 – Back to the Future (PG) at Santiago Park 2535 N. Main St.
• July 13 – The Secret Life of Pets 2 (PG) - Edna Park 2140 W. Edna Dr.
• July 20 – Luca (PG) at Lillie King Park 500 W. Alton Ave.
• July 27 – Onward (PG) at El Salvador Park 1825 W. Civic Center Dr.
• August 3 – Coco (PG) at El Salvador Park 1825 W. Civic Center Dr.
• August 10 – Big Hero 6 (PG) at Rosita Park 706 N. Newhope St.
• August 17 – Jungle Cruise (PG-13) at Madison Park 1528 S. Standard St.
• August 24 – Boss Baby: A Family Business (PG) at Maybury Park 1801 E. Fruit St.
• August 31 – Encanto (PG) at Memorial Park 2102 S. Flower St.

Park rules

• No alcohol allowed (Ord. No. NS-1572, § 2, 4-20-81)
• Dogs must remain on leashes (Ord. No. NS-1572, § 3, 4-20-81; Ord. No. NS-1987, § 1, 12-19-88)
• No smoking (Ord. No. NS-2827, § 5, 2-6-12)
• No candles or fires (Ord. No. NS-1572, § 7, 4-20-81)

*Activities may vary by park.

**Spanish audio available for select movie titles.

Fourth of July celebration

The annual celebration returns this summer at Centennial Park!
The 10th Annual Fourth of July Celebration will be taking place on Monday, July 4, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Centennial Regional Park. This free community event will include live music, kid’s activities, food trucks, and exhibitors and a spectacular 20 minute fireworks finale.

Guests are encouraged to arrive early and bring a lawn chair, blanket and picnics. Dogs may attend but must remain on leashes. Alcohol is not allowed. Centennial Park is located at 3000 West Edinger Avenue in Santa Ana. Onsite event parking is free.

For more information on the 10th Annual Fourth of July Celebration, contact the Special Events Office at (714) 571-4227 or specialevents@santa-ana.org.