Sister City Fifth Anniversary Celebration August 4

Join us at Hesse Park on August 4, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. for cross-cultural festivities celebrating the five-year anniversary of the formation of the sister city partnership between Rancho Palos Verdes and Sakura City, Japan.

This in-person and virtual event will bring together both cities with remarks from Councilmembers, the unveiling of a mile marker sign in Sakura City, cake, and other ceremonial activities.

Attend in person in McTaggart Hall or watch live on Zoom.

Zoom Link: https://rpvca.zoom.us/j/88609649738

Building on a bond established over 20 years ago by middle school students, Rancho Palos Verdes and Sakura City made their cross-cultural friendship official by becoming sister cities in August 2020. In the years since, both cities have shared their cultures and traditions through programming and visits.

For additional information about this event, please contact Deputy City Manager Catherine Jun at cjun@rpvca.gov.

If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in programs, services, activities and meetings, contact the City's ADA Coordinator/Risk Manager at 424-327-3982, adarequests@rpvca.gov, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, at least 48 hours in advance to request an auxiliary aid or accommodation.