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Laguna Beach Residents Gear Up For Fête de la Musique Saturday

The Fête de la Musique is a colorful celebration held each year around the world in anticipation of the coming solstice.

The Fête de la Musique​ is returning to Laguna Beach Saturday, and residents are invited to come and be a part of the celebration.
The Fête de la Musique​ is returning to Laguna Beach Saturday, and residents are invited to come and be a part of the celebration. (Marshall Aren Photography/2019 File Photo)

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — Are you ready for a glorious night of music, art and dancing in Laguna Beach? The Fête de la Musique is returning to town Saturday, and residents are invited to come and be a part of the celebration.

The Fête de la Musique is organized by Laguna Beach Sister Cities and is based on an all-night celebration of music in France, according to a city statement. The celebration takes place in various parts of the world every June in anticipation of the coming solstice.

Marshall Aren Photography/2019 File Photo

The year, the Fête de la Musique will be held at the city's newly-repaired cobblestone area, as well as the city's downtown streets.

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The day will kick off with a jazz band performing on the city's cobblestone area at 11 a.m., according to the city, followed by a 1 p.m. opening ceremony.

From there, the celebration really begins. Residents can enjoy bands and belly dancers at the city's cobblestone area from 1:20 p.m. to 5 p.m., and live music on the downtown streets from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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