Greater Orange News Service

VP Family Picnic on Sunday continues 50th Celebration

Villa Park’s 50th Anniversary celebration continues this weekend on Sunday May 27, 2012 with the Villa Park Family and Friends Community Picnic at Irvine Lake from 11:30 am – 4:30 pm. Incorporated in 1962, 50 years later what better theme for this years’ annual Villa Park Family picnic than “ The 60’s Live on Forever”. Of course no one better represents the 60’s than the King of Rock and Roll himself Elvis- so it is no surprise that the King himself (or at least one of his many reincarnations) Will be there to entertain and for photo opportunities, because who can pass up a picture with ELVIS????

The afternoon brings all of Villa Park and their Greater Orange neighbors together this year to celebrate 50 years of life in Orange County’s “Hidden Jewel”. Aside from Elvis, festivities will include lots of food vendors, a rock band, contests, prizes, carnival rides, a dunk tank and free boat rides on the lake. If that wasn’t enough, the featured rivalry of Villa Park Elementary vs. Serrano Elementary in a tug-o-war for city bragging rights is always a highlight. That would be more than enough, but yes this is an official part of Villa Park’s 50th Anniversary celebration, so this year will include a scavenger hunt for Elvis's Blue Suede Shoes!

Tickets are just $ 2 a person ($5 for an immediate family) and can be purchased at the Villa Park City Hall, Villa Park Pharmacy, or at the gate on the day of the picnic.

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