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Category of events/programs for partners and sponsors

Santa Ana 2023 Fiestas Patrias headliner performers on stage

Events and programs create everyday recreation opportunities for our diverse community to connect. Our events range from cultural celebrations, holidays, family-friendly entertainment, and festivals. Partners and Sponsors can expect high pubic visibility and exposure to a wide demographic of Santa Ana residents and visitors. Larger events that draw crowds above 6,000 people are considered premium events and are conducted on a larger scale.

View our full list of events and program opportunities below and learn more on involvement levels here. 


Category of event/ programs

Events and programs are categorized into three different groups based on estimated attendance: standard, main, and grand.

Find more event specific details by visiting our city events web page.

Standard (2,000 or less participants)

Me Encanta Santa Ana
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Jerome Park
Expected Attendance: 1,000
Shakespeare in the Park
Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Expected Attendance: 500
Dia de los Muertos: Magic of the Altars
November 1, 2025
Roosevelt-Walker Community Center
Expected Attendance: 350
Summer Movies in the Park
Fridays, June 6 - July 25, 2025
Various Santa Ana parks
Expected Attendance: 600
International Older Adults Celebration
Friday, October 3, 2025
Jerome Park
Expected Attendance: 350
Roosevelt-Walker Open House
Date: TBD
Roosevelt-Walker Community Center
Expected Attendance: 350
Concerts in the Park
Thursdays, June 18 - August 20, 2025
Various Santa Ana parks
Expected Attendance: 500
Jerome Spooktacular
Date: TBD
Jerome Center
Expected Attendance: 350
Plaza Navideña
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Plaza Calle Cuatro
Expected Attendance: 1,500

 

Main (between 2,000 - 15,000 participants)

Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Centennial Park
Expected Attendance: 2,000
Fourth of July
Friday, July 4, 2025
Centennial Park
Expected Attendance: 7,500

 

Santa Ana Fun Run
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Santa Ana Stadium
Expected Attendance: 3,000
Chicano Heritage Festival
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Centennial Park
Expected Attendance: 7,500

 

EGG-Cellent Adventure
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Centennial Park
Expected Attendance: 6,500

 

Mid-Autumn Festival
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Centennial Park
Expected Attendance: 5,000

Grand (15,000+ participants)

Fiestas Patrias
September 13 - 14, 2025
TBD
Expected Attendance: 30,000

Programs you can get involved in

All programs are considered part of the standard category. View some of our most popular city recreational programs below.

Kid’s Night Out
Rotating Community Centers
Drop off your children for a safe and fun Friday night.
Wilderness Club
Meet at Roosevelt - Walker Community Center
Discover the natural beauty of local wilderness parks through guided hikes, educational field trips, and hands-on volunteer opportunities.
Teen excursion program
Meet at Garfield Community Center
An opportunity for teens to travel around Southern California and make new friends.
Summer Splash Day Camp
Jerome Center, El Salvador Center, and Salgado Center
A summer youth program dedicated to fostering personal growth through outdoor group activities, swim lessons, and exciting weekly off-site adventures!
Senior Coffee Bar
Santa Ana Senior Center
Southwest Senior Center
Complimentary coffee bar serving our Santa Ana seniors Monday through Friday.

For any questions or inquiries please contact the Community Engagement team at parksandrecreation@santa-ana.org or (714) 571-4207.


 

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