Celebrating Placentia’s Centenarians 🎉
In 2026, the City of Placentia is celebrating 100 years of incorporation, and we want to honor the people who have helped shape our community over the last century.
Do you know someone who is 100 years old or will turn 100 in 2026? We would love to recognize Placentia centenarians during our Centennial celebration.
Residents may submit information for themselves, a family member, friend, or neighbor. Those recognized may be acknowledged on the City’s website, on social media, and at a public meeting.
Visit /2026 for more information and to fill out the form.
Here is your Placentia Pulse for the week ahead:
May 11: Centennial Steering Committee meeting at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
May 12: Park, Arts and Recreation Commission meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Front Community Room.
May 12: Planning Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
May 13: Senior Advisory Committee meeting at 11:00 a.m. in the Community Services Conference Room.
May 13: Heritage Festival Committee meeting at 6:15 p.m. in the City Hall Front Community Room.
Stay connected and get involved in your community. To read these meeting agendas, visit .
Then and Now: Placentia's Heritage Festival and Parade
Placentia’s Heritage Festival and Parade has been bringing the community together since 1965. What started as a small, local celebration organized by the Placentia Jaycees, complete with simple floats, neighbors lining the streets, and even a lighthearted elephant race, has grown into one of the city’s most cherished traditions.
Today, the parade draws thousands of spectators and participants each year, featuring marching bands, local organizations, businesses, and colorful floats that reflect Placentia’s diversity and community spirit.
While much has changed over the years, one thing remains the same: the Heritage Parade continues to celebrate the people, history, and pride that make Placentia special.
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Take a sneak peek inside the Summer Placentia Quarterly! 👀
Flip through this interactive guide to read City news, register for summer classes and programs, and browse upcoming City events. Use this guide to stay connected to all things happening in Placentia!
Visit Placentia.org/quarterly or click the link in our bio to read it now! Note that Summer classes registration opens on May 16 at 12:00 a.m.
For our next video in our Centennial Voices series, we hear from Margaret Johnson, a 58-year Placentia resident. Margaret tells us of how she came to know of Placentia, some of her earliest memories in the City, raising her family here, reflections on her life, and her feelings on Placentia today.
📽️ Watch now and hear her story.
The Placentia City Council will meet tonight at 6:00 p.m. View the agenda at placentia.org.
How to participate:
• In person: City Council Chambers, 401 E Chapman Avenue
• Watch live online: placentia.org/pctv
For more information, call (714) 993-8231 or visit placentia.org.
Here's your Placentia Pulse for the week of May 4:
5/4: City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Agenda highlights include:
• Second reading and adoption of ordinances related to short-term rentals and fireworks regulations
• Public hearing on annexation to Community Facilities District No. 2024-1
• Proposed ordinance addressing electric bicycles and electric mobility devices
View the full agenda: .
Now joining the celebration is Craft Burger Co.!
As part of our Centennial Business Partnerships, Craft Burger is serving up the “Centi Burger,” created in honor of Placentia’s 100th year. This signature burger features an Angus beef patty infused with grilled onions, jalapeños, and mustard, topped with melted American cheese, fresh jalapeños, crispy fried onions, and a golden onion ring, finished with house 1000 Island on a toasted brioche bun.
Craft Burger Co. is located at 1450 N. Kraemer Blvd. Stop by to support local and be part of the celebration.
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Here is your Placentia Pulse for the week ahead:
April 27: Placentia Community Foundation meeting at 6:15 p.m. in the City Hall Front Community Room
May 2: Coffee with a Cop from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders, 119 E. Yorba Linda Boulevard
Stay connected and get involved in your community. For more events and information, visit .
Update: All lanes are now open.
#TrafficAdvisory - SR-142 (Carbon Canyon Road) is closed at Santa Fe Road to county line due to a brush fire. Please use alternate routes. For real time updates, check: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov
Now Celebrating: Craftsman Wood Fired Pizza 🍕
As part of our Centennial Business Spotlight, stop by Craftsman Wood Fired Pizza to try their Centennial Pizza, created in honor of Placentia’s 100th year. This signature pie features garlic ricotta, mozzarella, bacon, mushrooms, caramelized onions, and sweet pears, finished with bleu cheese crumbles, a balsamic-honey drizzle, and green onions for a perfectly balanced bite.
Support local and celebrate 100 years of Placentia! To become a participating business, email [email protected].
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Last night, the Placentia City Council recognized the 16 graduates of the 2026 Citizens’ Academy!
Over the past seven weeks, participants have had the opportunity to learn about City departments, services, and how local government works. Each graduate received a plaque of recognition and was thanked for their time and involvement in the program.
Thank you to this year’s class for your interest in our community!
