Once a year, Coronado MainStreet hosts a Garden Party that raises funds to support revitalization and beautification projects. These include Coronado’s signature Orange Avenue Gardens, an award-winning trademark of our downtown. These 16 gardens represent MainStreet’s on-going commitment to beautify and enhance the color and vibrancy in the heart of town. The creation, installation, maintenance and replanting of this “sustainable” art is the responsibility of Coronado MainStreet, a non-profit organization dedicated to the health of our commercial areas. In addition, MainStreet remains a steadfast advocate for preserving Coronado’s charm, vitality and history.
This year the party will be held on the grounds of one of the oldest buildings in Coronado, Christ Episcopal Church. This 122-year-old building was designed by famous architect William Hebbard (of Hebbard & Gill fame) and funded by businessman Charles Thomas Hinde. The main church is composed of hand-hewn granite and designed in a Romanesque-style. Beautiful stained glass windows were installed in 1896 in the Tiffany Studios in New York using Scottish glass. The Church is an iconic symbol of Coronado’s rich history.
The friendly gathering will feature live music, a no-host bar, wine tasting, brew from Coronado Brewing Company and local chefs serving their specialties. There will be a Silent Auction featuring donations from Coronado businesses. Tours of select first floor areas of the historic church and grounds will be included.
The Hotel del Coronado is again a major sponsor of the Garden Party along with local restaurants, realtors, banks and merchants. The city-wide participation and support demonstrates how important our downtown is to the community.
The Coronado MainStreet Ltd. Board of Directors invites the community to spend an entertaining summer evening in Coronado, visit with new and old friends and support the MainStreet Gardens year-round. The event is Saturday, September 10th. Tickets are $95 before September 3, and $110 after or at the gate. For more information, to purchase tickets or make a donation, visit www.CoronadoMainStreet.com or call 619-437-0254.
