By Sara Beth Williams–
A brand-new community event is coming to Citrus Heights this September.
With a pause put on Sunday Funday, which typically takes place at Rusch Park annually each September, the city is gearing up to host a new event at Van Maren Park called “Citrus Nights.”
The city announced on social media Tuesday that the free event will take place Thursday, Sept. 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Van Maren Park, located at 6601 Thalia Way.
The event promises live music and food vendors, along with a beer and wine garden hosted by the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce. A band has yet to be named, and more details regarding the event will be forthcoming, the city said.
Businesses are also being invited to take part in the inaugural celebration by sponsoring. Sponsorship details can be found on the city’s website.
When asked about Sunday Funday earlier this summer, and why it wasn’t scheduled for this year, Recreational Coordinator with the Sunrise Recreation Park District, Tori Thorpe, said, as the planning process began for the district’s 75th anniversary event, the city of Citrus Heights opted to pause Sunday Funday and offered its support toward the 75th anniversary celebration instead, because the dates would ultimately land so close together. The 75th anniversary Jubilee event is scheduled for Oct. 4.
The city has hosted a handful of events at Van Maren Park, including the annual Stars and Stripes celebration for three years, and City Scoop this summer. A list of City Scoop locations was given to residents to vote on in the spring.
