The mission of the Special Events Division is to promote downtown revitalization and support economic development in the greater Watsonville area by providing a variety of special events. In addition, this Division is responsible for enhancing communication between the City and its residents by promoting activities conducted by the City to increase accessibility and services to the community. Special Event Application 2007 Special Events Day of the Child/Earth Day April 22 Ramsay Park May 7 Cinco de Mayo Celebration Downtown Plaza and Main St. For more information contact: Fiestas Patrias de Watsonville and La Alianza del valle Pajaro 406 Main Street #414 Watsonville, CA 95076 761-0861 Spirit of Watsonville July 4 Downtown Watsonville www.spriritofwatsonville.com Monterey Bay Strawberry Festival August 4-6 Ramsay Park www.mbsf.com Santa Cruz County Fair September 11-16 Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Santa Cruz County Fair Celebración del Día de la Independencia/Mexican Independence Day Celebration September 16 Downtown Plaza and Main St. For more information contact: Fiestas Patrias de Watsonville and La Alianza del valle Pajaro 406 Main Street #414 Watsonville, CA 95076 761-0861 Monterey Bay Birding Festival September 21-23 Monterey Bay Birding Festival Veterans Day Remembrance November 11 9:30 a.m. - Parade from St. Patrick's Church (Ford & Main Street) 11:00 a.m. - Veterans Memorial Building 215 E. Beach Street Holiday in Lights Holiday in Lights Community Decorating Day on Saturday November 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. If attending, please call 768-3266 so we know how many to plan for. Lighting Ceremony - City Plaza on Friday, December 7 at 6:00 PM. Lights will remain on each evening through December 31. Holiday Factory Sale www.watsonvillefactorysale.com December 1 For more information contact: Doug Mattos Senior Administrative Analyst 768-3266