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Celebrate Livermore's 150th Anniversary
The City of Livermore is marking 150 years of incorporation with a month-long celebration in June. Residents and visitors are invited to take part in events across the community that recognize Livermore’s history, traditions, creativity, and civic pride.
Livermore was officially incorporated on April 1, 1876. The townsite was established in 1869 by William M. Mendenhall, who named the community after his friend Robert Livermore, an early rancher in the valley. From its agricultural roots and early wine-growing industry, Livermore has grown into the city it is today.
Events Throughout June
| Date/Time | Event | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Centennial Bulb 125th Anniversary Celebration | Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Station #6, 4550 East Ave. | Join the City for historic displays, kids' activities, live music, and food to commemorate the world’s longest-burning light bulb. |
| June 13, 10 a.m. | Livermore Rodeo Parade | Downtown Livermore | Celebrate Livermore’s rodeo tradition during the annual parade through Downtown Livermore. |
| June 13-14 | 108th Livermore Rodeo | Livermore Rodeo Arena, 3000 Robertson Park Rd. | Visit the Livermore Rodeo website for event times and details. |
| June 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Livermore Heritage Guild History Mobile | Livermore Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave. | Explore Livermore history through the Livermore Heritage Guild’s History Mobile. |
| June 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Duarte Garage Open House | Duarte Museum & Lincoln Highway Museum, Portola Ave. & 926 N. L St. | Visit the Livermore Heritage Guild website for information. |
| June 26, 5-8 p.m. | City of Livermore 150th Celebration | Livermorium Plaza, 116 S. Livermore Ave. | Join the City for live music, refreshments, artists, a haiku contest winner reveal, Livermore Heritage Guild display, and more. |
| June 28, 1-5 p.m. | Hagemann Ranch Open House | Hagemann Ranch, 455 Olivina Ave. | Visit the Livermore Heritage Guild website for information. |
| June 30, 7-9 p.m. | “Livermore: The Movie” Screening & Panel Discussion | Vine Cinema & Alehouse, 1722 First St. | A guest panel Q&A will follow the screening. For tickets, please visit the Vine Cinema's website. |
| Throughout June | “150 Years of Livermore” presented by the Livermore Art Association | Livermore Civic Center Library Gallery Wall, 1188 S. Livermore Ave. | This month-long exhibit showcases an artistic journey of the City through time. |