Next Saturday, the City of Surprise is throwing it back to 1938 with a Founder's Day event that aims to preserve the spirit of its origins. From 4:30 to 8 p.m. at Bicentennial Park, located at 16705 N. Nash St., residents can step into a slice of the city's past, as reported by the City of Surprise’s official news release. Both the Surprise Original Townsite Stakeholders Committee and the City of Surprise are joining forces to provide a free community gathering that's more than just your average city hall shindig.
The festivities are set to commence with a parade that will snake its way from the Surprise Senior Center, making its way north to Paradise Lane and then turning west to Nash Street, finally culminating at Bicentennial Park. This event is not just a walk in a park, rather a full-blown celebration complete with a car show, live music, performances, and an assortment of games tailored for kids. The line-up also features a selection of local vendors and food available for purchase, ensuring that attendees can indulge while they soak in the town's storied past.
Founder's Day isn't just a throwback party, it's an homage to the establishment of the Original Town Site and the enduring heritage of Surprise. In case you needed any more reason to clear your calendar, know that this event doesn't come with a price tag; it's accessible to all who want to join the walk down memory lane.
None of this would be quite possible without the generous support of local sponsors. Danson Construction steps up as the Platinum Sponsor, with GaborLorant Architects, EDS Management, and First This First shining as Gold Sponsors, and Wyyerd Fiber rounding out the event's backing as the Silver Sponsor.
