Cardiff to Celebrate its Centennial

Cardiff by the Sea will celebrate its 100th birthday Saturday with a parade and festivities at . Grand Marshal Marion Ross will lead the procession from the Cardiff post office down to the park, where locals can enjoy music, food and fun.

Events will include a historical exhibit curated by Friends of the ; live music by Bucket Ruckus, Wigbillies, Night Doctors, Todash Band and Rocket Science; an arts and crafts fair; children’s activities; and food and drinks provided by Cardiff eateries , , , Bull Taco, and Sambazon.

One of five communities in Encinitas, Cardiff is home to some of the best surfing in the world and even has its own ZIP code.

The seaside town was founded in 1911 by J. Frank Cullen, who named it after Cardiff, Wales. Several of the area’s street signs were given British names, too, such as Birmingham, Chesterfield and Manchester.

The centennial celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, starting with the parade.

Shuttle service is available from (505 S. Vulcan Drive). The Cardiff post office is located at 2027 Newcastle Ave., and Glen Park is located at 2149 Orinda Drive. Admission is free. For more information, call 760-436-0431 or visit cardiff101.com.