Orange in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

May Festival

Photographed by Adam Margolis, December 2, 2017

1. May Festival Marker

Inscription. The Annual May Festival, a traditional celebration in the Orange community began in the 1880s. It was held in the Irvine Park area as a harvest festival in May of each year by Orange and surrounding communities. The festival and parade were later moved into Orange and sponsored by the chamber of commerce. In 1960 the Orange Jaycees assumed sponsorship of this important annual community event.

Erected 1976 by Orange Jaycees, Orange Bicentennial Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.

Location. 33° 47.271′ N, 117° 51.187′ W. Marker is in Orange, California, in Orange County. It can be reached from the intersection of Chapman Avenue and Glassell Street, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orange CA 92866, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Peninsular Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Orange Plaza (here, next to this marker); Torch Run (here, next to this marker); Site of First Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Orange's First Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Armor Building (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Orange Plaza

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(about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Orange Street Cars (about 700 feet away); City of Orange Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orange.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, December 2, 2017

2. May Festival Marker

The marker lays flat in the sidewalk next to the fountain.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 371 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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