Columbia, CA…Friends of Columbia State Historic Park will celebrate Columbia\u2019s 72nd year as a California State Park by hosting the 22th annual Big Band Street Dance event on Main Street in Columbia on July 22, 2017 from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Admission is free and 1940\u2019s and 1950\u2019s costumes are encouraged. At 11:00am, take a free tour of town with park aide who will focus on life in Columbia during the 1940\u2019s. Throughout the day photo displays will liven the streets and museum depicting various buildings during that time period.<\/p>\n
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\nA 1940\u2019s DJ will open the evening festivities with music from 6:00-7:30 pm. Rod Harris & the Kicks and the Columbia College Big Band will perform music from the \u201840\u2019s, \u201850\u2019s and \u201860\u2019s beginning at 7:30 pm. Prizes will be awarded for best dancers and best 40\u2019s costumes. Columbia\u2019s restaurants will be open and serving food and spirits, and popcorn and soda and water will be available all evening for purchase.<\/p>\n
We will have VIP Table Seating again this year. Enjoy the festivities from your private table. $15 per person or $50 per table. VIP tables include a complimentary bottle of champagne. Reservations can made at (209) 588-8411. <\/p>\n
Although admission is free, donations to Friends of Columbia to support educational and historical programs are greatly appreciated. Invite your friends and family to this fabulous evening of nostalgia and fun. Bring lawn chairs and your dancing shoes to fully enjoy this classic event!
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\nFor more details, to assist or to reserve VIP Table Seating contact the Friends of Columbia at (209) 588-8411. \u00a0 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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