Concerts in the Park

Joey Gray, Jenna Eke, Itzy Lopez Ramirez, and Viviana Villegas • September 6, 2025

City of Santa Clarita

Concert in the Park

Santa Clarita Valley’s “Concerts in the Park” have been a staple in the community since the summer of 1990, consistently bringing people together with its variety of fun and diverse musical performances. Held in the city’s very own Central Park, it stands out for its unique approach to music festivals. It is all about tributes to already-popular musical artists, with some of the main concerts this summer paying homage to Madonna, Bruno Mars, and Taylor Swift.

The great thing about this event? Each concert is free—yes, you heard that correctly! Participants are encouraged to bring their own blankets, chairs, or food, but food trucks are available for those wanting to support local Santa Clarita Valley businesses. Although you may not want to spend too much time at the food trucks, since spots at the field fill up quickly!

There are also some regulations that everyone must follow to make the event run well. It is expected of everyone to show common courtesy and to respect their surroundings to keep the park in its best condition. Actions such as reserving spots with caution tape, rope, posts, or any items that can restrict people from taking a seat are prohibited. The goal of these concerts is to create a community where every visitor feels welcome, so it’s our job to be respectful!

Concerts in the Park will continue to be a staple in the community, just like they have been for the last 35 years! It is a great way to get out and become more involved with the city. Make sure to check out next year’s lineup, because it will surely be something to look forward to!

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About the Contributors

Joey Gray, Editor-in-Chief

Joey Gray is an Editor-in-Chief for Canyon’s journalism program, The Pony Express. Full of love for writing and all things creative, she hopes to foster an environment where all her peers feel their most passionate and authentic selves. She enjoys writing about all things pop culture, including but not limited to her favorite music artists and whatever her current fixations may be. Joey is currently a senior in her fourth year of journalism, and her hobbies—which are deeply intertwined with her aspirations for the future—consist of learning Spanish, German, writing poetry and songs on her guitar, and indulging in all things language-related.

Jenna Eke, Staff Writer

Jenna Eke is a staff writer for The Pony Express at Canyon High School. Currently, she is a senior, and this is her first year with the journalism program. She hopes to not only improve and write amazing pieces, but make some good friends as well. She hopes to write articles about anything pop culture and opinion pieces. She is interested in anything DC, she likes the show “Invincible,” and her favorite movie/show genre are rom-coms. She also likes to play video games of every type, but her favorite is “Fortnite.” In addition to shows and movies, Jenna likes to listen to music. Some of her favorite artists include Steve Lacy, Frank Ocean, and Tyler, The Creator.

Itzy Lopez Ramirez

Itzy Lopez, a freshman new to Canyon, decided it would be a good idea to join Journalism for the first time. She has taken on the role of a staff writer and hopes to create entertaining articles that make readers stick around. You can always find her hanging out with friends, listening to music, or doomscrolling. Itzy has spent nine years of her life doing taekwondo, and she is currently trying to learn how to play the guitar properly.

Viviana Villegas, Staff Writer

Viviana Villegas is a first-year journalism student and a passionate staff writer. She is a senior at Canyon High School and is part of the Varsity Girls Soccer team. She is part of the National Honors Society, Book Club, Fashion Club, and Eco Chicos. She loves English, having taken AP Lang and now AP Lit in high school. She hopes to use this class as a way to further develop her writing skills and take that knowledge with her to college, where she plans to major in business marketing. Her interests are in creative writing, and she hopes to highlight modern events, entertainment, and news. She expects that taking Journalism will assist her in college and her future career.