The City of Westminster, in partnership with the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE), will host a grand opening ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 1 to celebrate the completion of a new park and monument honoring the historic Mendez v. Westminster case, which led to the desegregation of California’s public schools 75 years ago.

The event, free and open to the public, will begin at 10 a.m. at 7371 Westminster Blvd., where community leaders and special guest dignitaries will deliver welcoming remarks and officially open Mendez Tribute Monument Park to the community with a ceremonial ribbon cutting.

Learn more here: MEDIA RELEASE: Park honoring historic Mendez v. Westminster case to open on Dec. 1

Event Parking will be available in lot located at the north west corner of Olive St. and Plaza. St.