WHAT: Grand opening ceremony WHERE: The Centennial...

WHAT: Grand opening ceremony

WHERE: The Centennial Plaza; corner of Marguerite Avenue and

Pacific Coast Highway.

WHEN: Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

COST: Free and open to the public

INFORMATION: Opening ceremonies -- proclamations, groundbreaking

and relinquishment events -- dedication and ribbon cutting

WHAT: Black Tie Gala Event of the Century

WHERE: Four Seasons Hotel, Newport Beach

WHEN: Friday, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

COST: Individual tickets: $250 each; table of 10 is $3,000

INFORMATION: Dinner, dancing and a silent auction

WHAT: Big Corona Beach Party

WHERE: Big Corona del Mar State Beach

WHEN: Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

COST: free and open to the public

INFORMATION: Off-site parking with a shuttle; the event will

include a sand castle contest, live bands and a fireworks show.

WHAT: Corona del Mar Centennial Patriotic Boat Parade

WHERE: The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum

WHEN: Saturday, 3:45 to 6:45 p.m.

COST: $50 for adults, $25 for children younger than 12 years old

INFORMATION: 40 person maximum, a cocktail party at the Bahia

Corinthian Yacht Club will follow the boat parade.

WHAT: Big Corona Family Day

WHERE: Big Corona del Mar State Beach

WHEN: Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

COST: free and open to the public

INFORMATION: interdenominational church service, pancake

breakfast, beach barbecue and various family activities

WHAT: Centennial Celebration Closing Ceremony

WHERE: Big Coronal del Mar State Beach

WHEN: Sunday at 3 p.m.

COST: Free and open to the public

INFORMATION: Centennial celebration school recognition and

official time capsule dedication