From the Crescent City Harbor District:

The Crescent City Harbor District is thrilled to announce the upcoming Tsunami Resiliency Festival, occurring on Saturday March 23, 2024. This festival will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 1964 tsunami that profoundly impacted Crescent City. This disaster tested our resilience, but the indomitable spirit of our community shone through as Comeback Town, USA embarked on the arduous journey of rebuilding our beloved town.

 

In honor of this enduring and reoccurring spirit of resilience and recovery, we are excited to bring together our community for the Tsunami Resiliency Festival. This city-wide event is made possible through partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and the invaluable support of sponsors, many of whom are dedicated local non-profits.

 

Event Link:https://fb.me/e/3hxneFpns

Event Itinerary Highlights:

March 23, 2024

 

1PM - 3PM: ARTIFACTS & STORIES

Join us at The Del Norte County Historical Society's Museum (577 H. Street) for an exhibition of artifacts and stories from the 1964 tsunami, offering a poignant glimpse into our past. Admission is free for this event.

 

11AM - 3PM: ART WALK & BRUNCH

Explore art and cuisine during our Art Walk & Brunch, featuring local artists and their works inspired by the sea and our community's resilience. Visit the Crescent City Art Gallery (1228 2nd St.) and various locales around Crescent City Harbor District, including Casita Coffee and Pastry at the Harbor Office, (101 Citizen's Dock Road) and Brunch at Schmidt's House of Jambalaya, (110 Anchor Way).

 

3:30PM - 5PM: SURVIVOR STORIES & MEMORIAL

Gather along the harbor waterfront to hear accounts of survivors and rebuilders, a testament to the human spirit and our collective strength in the face of adversity. This event will include the reading of names of those who lost their lives and the laying of a wreath. (Across from the Harbor Office, 101 Citizens’ Dock Road).

 

5:30PM – 8:30PM: STORIES & SONGS OF THE SEA

Conclude the day's events with an evening of maritime tales and sea shanties at the new “Portopints at the Port” (201 Citizen's Dock Road), celebrating our deep connection to the sea.

 

This festival is not just a commemoration but a celebration of our community's unwavering strength and unity. We invite you, your family, and friends to join us in this special remembrance and look forward to sharing more details about the event schedule in the coming weeks.

 

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