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Concert in the Park Recap and Summary of Upcoming Events (Laura Armanino, Recreation Program Manager)
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Parks and Recreation Commission receive a recap of the Concert in the Park event at Orange Memorial Park and review upcoming events.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Concert in the Park Recap
Concert in the Park, the City’s largest annual event produced by the Parks and Recreation Department, took place on Saturday, September 12. From 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., guests were able to enjoy the Family Fun Zone, visit the Vendor Village, enjoy a variety of food options from an assortment of food trucks and food booths, and purchase beer and wine from the South San Francisco Friends of Parks and Recreation. In addition, guests were entertained by the El Camino High School Jazz Band, GenenTonix acapella group, South City Folk Jam, Mercy and the Heartbeats, and of course, Grammy Award-winning band, Kool & the Gang!
The 2026 event was made even more special thanks to a $250,000 donation from Genentech in celebration of their 50 years in South San Francisco. Genentech was recognized as a Presenting Partner at the event. In-kind and monetary donations were also received from Kaiser Permanente, The Daily Journal, GFI Entertainment, Stuart Event Rentals, and Parking Company of America. Staff will share a verbal recap of the 2026 Concert in the Park at the meeting.
Upcoming Events
Shortly following the successful completion of Concert in the Park, staff quickly move on to the next fall lineup of events.
October 17 | Halloween Extravaganza
Join us for yet another spooktacular time at our Annual Halloween Extravaganza on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Orange Memorial Park in South San Francisco! Admission is free. Community members are invited to come in their best costume and embrace the festive fun. This family-friendly event is packed with exciting activities for all ages.
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