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Street closures and permitted events for July 13-19, 2023

Posted on July 13, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Friday, July 14 Portola Park Movies in the Park - Event hours: 5:30 - 10 p.m. El Salvador Park Event hours: 7 - 10 p.m. Saturday, July...

Street closures and permitted events for July 6 – 12, 2023

Posted on July 6, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Friday, July 7 Jerome Park Movies in the Park - Event hours: 5:30 - 10 p.m. El Salvador Park Event hours: 7 - 10 p.m. Saturday, July...

Street closures and permitted events for June 29 – July 5, 2023

Posted on June 29, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Through June 30 Lane reduction on S. Bristol Street before Warner Avenue due to construction activity 24hrs a day each day through Friday Friday, June 30 El...

Help us name our parks image: "New projects in development -Standard/ McFadden project -Dog Park at Centennial Park"

Name new park projects in development

Posted on June 27, 2023

The City of Santa Ana is excited to continue to bring new park projects and park improvements as outlined as a main priority in Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services 2022 Parks Master Plan. As we move through the beginning phases of planning and development of upcoming projects, we would like to ask for...

Street closures and permitted events for June 23 – 28, 2023

Posted on June 22, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. June 21 - 30 Lane Reduction on SB Bristol St. before Warner Ave. 24 hours Full Intersection Closures on 4th Street 24 hours closures - week day...

New City budget prioritizes public safety, homelessness, parks and infrastructure

Posted on June 22, 2023

The Santa Ana City Council approved the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has approved a $764 million budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year that expands City services and focuses on the community’s top priorities. The budget approved this week has a $413 million general fund that pays...

Summer Concerts in the Park begin July 20

Posted on June 22, 2023

Live music will be at rotating parks throughout the City of Santa Ana every Thursday, from July 20 – August 10, 2023. The Santa Ana Summer Concerts in the Park series are coming to a park near you! Beginning every Thursday from July 20 – August 10, 2023, the City of Santa Ana will...

Image set of Fourth of July with event details

Fourth of July celebration will return to Centennial Park

Posted on June 20, 2023

Santa Ana is celebrating the 11th annual Fourth of July celebration on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Centennial Park. The Santa Ana Fourth of July celebration is back! The annual celebration is taking place on July 4, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Centennial Park. This free community event will include live entertainment,...

Street closures and permitted events for June 15 – 21, 2023

Posted on June 15, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. June 15 and 16 Closures on Santa Ana Blvd. between Minter and Santiago streets due to OC Streetcar construction activity 9 p.m. to next day morning on...

Street closures and permitted events for June 8 – 14

Posted on June 8, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. June 8 through 9 4th Street eastbound lane between Bush Street and French Street will be closed due to OC Streetcar construction 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m....

Street closures and permitted events for June 1 – 7

Posted on June 2, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Friday, June 2 Centennial Park Movies in the Park - Event hours: 5:30 - 10 p.m. Saturday, June 3 Closure of Ross Street between 3rd and 5th...

Groundbreaking Ceremony Santa Anita Park Improvements

City breaks ground on $16 million Santa Anita Park improvement project

Posted on May 31, 2023

Left to right: Santa Anita Neighborhood Association Treasurer Martha Calderon, Mayor Valerie Amezcua, Councilmember Thai Viet Phan, Councilmember Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Santa Anita Neighborhood Association President Felipe Guerrero, and Councilmember David Penaloza City officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, May 31, for the $16 million Santa Anita Park improvement project that will create a...

Street closures and permitted events for May 25 – 31

Posted on May 25, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Through Friday, May 26 Lane reductions on Warner Ave. between Main and Flower streets due to construction activity in the area 24 hours a day through May...

Santa Ana Summer Movies in the Park returns June 2 through July 14

Posted on May 25, 2023

Family-friendly movies will be showcased every Friday at select parks in Santa Ana. The Santa Ana Summer Movies in the Park series is back! Every Friday from June 2 through July 14, 2023, the City of Santa Ana will be hosting free weekly movie screenings at select park locations. A total of seven family-friendly movies...

Street closures and permitted events for May 18 – 24

Posted on May 18, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Friday, May 19 Windsor Park Santa Ana Zoo Pop Up Event Hours: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Cesar Chavez Campesino Park Event Hours: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m....

The City of Santa Ana’s Summer Camp Program is back!

Posted on May 16, 2023

Get ready to jump into summer and enjoy the reimagined summer camp program. Registration is now open for the Summer Splash Day Camp. Campers will enjoy ten weeks of fun and creative summer programming, with weekly off-site excursions planned every Thursday. The program is focused on fostering personal growth for youth by providing safe, enjoyable,...

Street closures and permitted events May 11-17

Posted on May 11, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Friday, May 12 Windsor Park Santa Ana Zoo Pop Up Event Hours: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Delhi Park Event Hours: 2 - 6 p.m. Through May 12...

Juneteenth Festival returns to Santa Ana on June 17

Posted on May 9, 2023

The annual event will take place at Centennial Park for the second consecutive year. Come together and celebrate commUNITY at the Santa Ana Juneteenth Festival at Centennial Park on June 17, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a day of family-friendly activities with live entertainment, car show, food, guest speakers, resources, and more....

Street closures and permitted events for May 4 – 10

Posted on May 4, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Friday, May 5 Memorial Park Santa Ana Zoo Pop Up Event Hours: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Plaza Calle Cuatro and closure and French Street between 4th and...

Street closures and permitted events for April 20-26

Posted on April 20, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Thursday, April 20 Lane reductions southbound Bristol Street between Wilshire Avenue and St. Andrew Place due to utility work along the roadway 10 p.m. to 5 a.m....