WHAT: Grand opening ceremony
WHERE: The Centennial Plaza; corner of Marguerite Avenue and
Pacific Coast Highway.
WHEN: Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
COST: Free and open to the public
INFORMATION: Opening ceremonies -- proclamations, groundbreaking
and relinquishment events -- dedication and ribbon cutting
WHAT: Black Tie Gala Event of the Century
WHERE: Four Seasons Hotel, Newport Beach
WHEN: Friday, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
COST: Individual tickets: $250 each; table of 10 is $3,000
INFORMATION: Dinner, dancing and a silent auction
WHAT: Big Corona Beach Party
WHERE: Big Corona del Mar State Beach
WHEN: Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
COST: free and open to the public
INFORMATION: Off-site parking with a shuttle; the event will
include a sand castle contest, live bands and a fireworks show.
WHAT: Corona del Mar Centennial Patriotic Boat Parade
WHERE: The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum
WHEN: Saturday, 3:45 to 6:45 p.m.
COST: $50 for adults, $25 for children younger than 12 years old
INFORMATION: 40 person maximum, a cocktail party at the Bahia
Corinthian Yacht Club will follow the boat parade.
WHAT: Big Corona Family Day
WHERE: Big Corona del Mar State Beach
WHEN: Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
COST: free and open to the public
INFORMATION: interdenominational church service, pancake
breakfast, beach barbecue and various family activities
WHAT: Centennial Celebration Closing Ceremony
WHERE: Big Coronal del Mar State Beach
WHEN: Sunday at 3 p.m.
COST: Free and open to the public
INFORMATION: Centennial celebration school recognition and
official time capsule dedication
