150th Anniversary of Incorporation – “Past, Present, Future, Together”
By Eve Kearney, Martinez City Manager’s Office
Martinez, CA — The City of Martinez warmly invites residents, community partners, and members of the media to join in celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the City’s Incorporation on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Martinez City Hall. This milestone occasion honors a century and a half of community, history, and civic spirit under the Sesquicentennial theme, “Past, Present, Future, Together.”
Festivities begin at 6:00 PM with a community celebration featuring live music from the Martinez Junior High Jazz Band, a Flower Bouquet Bar where attendees can create their own bouquets, and a selection of appetizers and a celebratory dessert. At 7:00 PM, a commemorative City Council Meeting will include messages of congratulations and presentations highlighting the events and initiatives planned throughout the Sesquicentennial year.
The April 1 celebration is one of several major events planned for 2026, which also includes district‑based community sessions earlier in the year and the Sesquicentennial Festival on August 29, 2026. Additional commemorative initiatives, such as the Park System Master Plan Update and the Utility Box Art Program, are underway to honor the City’s past while investing in its future.
“I am honored to be part of this chapter in Martinez’s history,” said Mayor Brianne Zorn. “As we celebrate 150 years, we are taking the opportunity to express gratitude for all that has been built by those before us, and also look ahead with optimism and commitment to building a vibrant future for the next generations.”
The City looks forward to celebrating this once‑in‑a‑generation moment with community members and neighbors of the Bay Area. Interview opportunities with City officials will be available before and after the Council meeting.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Martinez City Hall, 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez, CA
6:00 PM — Anniversary Celebration
- Live music by the Martinez Junior High Jazz Band
- Flower Bouquet Bar: Create your own bouquet
- Appetizers and a celebratory dessert
7:00 PM — City Council Meeting
- Congratulatory messages
- Presentations highlighting the Sesquicentennial Year
*Henrietta Street will close to thru-traffic and parking at 4:30pm. Please use Jones and Mellus Streets as alternates.
The City looks forward to celebrating this once‑in‑a‑generation moment with community members and neighbors of the Bay Area.
For more information about the Sesquicentennial year, visit www.cityofmartinez.org/150.
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