This caught me by surprise - reminded me that I'm older than I think. We started coming to Del Mar just about when the city incorporated (of course I was a toddler then -:)
Here's a recap of the great party at Seagrove Park...


A golden cause for celebration in Del Mar

		The children of Del Mar gather for a picture, which will be put into the Del Mar time capsule. Purchase or view more photos
		Photo by: Steven Hyde
		Tom Pearson, mayor of Del Mar from 1968 to 1972, and Bill Arballo, mayor of Del Mar from 1962 to 1963
		Supervisor Pam Slater-Price presents a proclamation honoring the incorporation of the city of Del Mar 50 years ago. Mayor Crystal Crawford is also shown, left, with councilmembers Carl Hilliard and Richard Earnest.
		The Mar Dels perform.

A picture-perfect summer evening at Powerhouse Park - children playing on the lawn, friends and neighbors relaxing and socializing, the sun slowly setting into the ocean - seemed to capture the essence of why so many residents love Del Mar and came out to celebrate the city's 50th birthday July 12.
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