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2026 Wall of Recognition
The City of Irvine honored 52 individuals and organizations during the 2026 Wall of Recognition Ceremony Tuesday, June 9, at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park.
The Wall of Recognition celebrates elected officials, City leaders, community partners, businesses, and residents whose contributions have made a lasting impact on Irvine. Established in 2006, the Wall now recognizes more than 500 individuals and organizations.
The 2026 honorees included civic leaders, distinguished citizens, community partners, and perpetual plaque honorees. View the complete list of honorees at cityofirvine.gov/publicrecognition.
View photos from the ceremony.
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City of Irvine Hosts U.S. Men’s National Team Community Training Session
The City of Irvine welcomed the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) to the Great Park Championship Soccer Stadium Monday, June 8, for its first training session at the official Team Base Camp site ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Community Training Session featured remarks from City officials and representatives of the U.S. Men’s National Team, and it marked the only public opportunity for fans to watch the team practice at the Great Park ahead of the tournament. Attendance was limited, with tickets distributed through a lottery system.
View photos from the Community Training Session.
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 The City of Irvine, in partnership with the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee, is hosting the Field of Valor — America 250 event from July 1–31 at the Irvine Civic Center Lawn. Members of the community are invited to honor veterans, active duty, and fallen service members by visiting the flag display. Submissions must be received by Friday, June 19. Visit cityofirvine.gov/fieldofvalor to learn more or sponsor a flag.
National Mosquito Awareness Week
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As temperatures rise, so does the threat of mosquito-borne disease. That’s why National Mosquito Awareness Week, June 15 through 21, coincides with the beginning of summer.
Mosquitoes may be small and silent, but even a tiny amount of standing water can become a breeding ground. Help prevent mosquitoes before they start by dumping standing water and checking your yard weekly.
Mosquito control works best when the community works together. Learn more at the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District.
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5th Annual Cool Irvine Eco Fair
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Celebrate sustainable living and climate action at the 5th Annual Cool Irvine Eco Fair Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mike Ward Community Park — Woodbridge.
Hosted by Cool Irvine in partnership with the City of Irvine and community partners, this free, family-friendly event features hands-on activities, composting demonstrations, food trucks, educational exhibits, and more focused on sustainable living and environmental action.
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Book It to the Summer Reading Program
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Summer is the perfect time to discover a new story — from parks and patios to poolside afternoons.
The Irvine Public Library Summer Reading Program, Your Summer Story Awaits, runs June 13 through July 31 on Beanstack.
Children and teens can earn prizes and raffle tickets by tracking their reading time, while adults earn raffle entries for each completed book and receive an Irvine Public Library tote bag after reading five books.
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Let Your Voice Be Heard as We Plan for a Safer Irvine
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The City of Irvine has released the 2026 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Draft for public review and comment. View the 2026 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Draft.
The plan identifies natural and human-caused hazards that may impact Irvine and outlines strategies to help reduce risks before disasters occur. Maintaining an adopted Local Hazard Mitigation Plan also helps the City remain eligible for FEMA hazard mitigation grant funding.
Community members are encouraged to review the draft plan and complete a short public feedback survey by Wednesday, June 24. Public input will help guide future emergency preparedness and safety planning efforts.
Learn more at cityofirvine.gov/lhmp.
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F.O.S.I.L. Camps
Monday–Friday | 8 a.m.–1 p.m. | Ages 6–11 | Cypress Community Park
Looking for new adventures this summer? Join F.O.S.I.L. Camps — Fun, Outdoor, Science & Imaginative Learning — where every day is built around exploration, creativity, and discovery.
Campers will engage in hands-on science activities, explore the outdoors through games and challenges, create imaginative crafts, meet guest speakers, and enjoy off-site adventures that bring learning to life. It’s an active, engaging camp experience designed to spark curiosity and keep kids moving, thinking, and discovering all week long.
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Wynonna Judd & Melissa Etheridge — Raised on Radio Tour
Sunday, July 12, doors open at 6 p.m.
Grammy Award-winning artists Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge bring their co-headlining Raised on Radio Tour to Great Park Live for an evening of country and rock hits. This all-ages concert features performances from both music icons as part of their national tour.
For every ticket sold, $1 will be donated to The Etheridge Foundation and $1 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Tickets are available at greatparklive.com; VIP, reserved seating, and general admission options are available.
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June 14: Flag Day
Flag Day is observed annually June 14 to commemorate the adoption of the United States flag in 1777. The original design featured 13 alternating red and white stripes and 13 white stars on a blue field representing the nation’s first states.
The City of Irvine is proud to recognize Flag Day and participate in the America 250 commemoration through community displays that celebrate our nation’s history. As part of the City’s 100 Flags Program, American flags were installed at 128 pole locations throughout Irvine beginning May 4. Displayed along major corridors and in public spaces, the flags promote civic pride throughout the community and honor those who have served our nation.
Did you know? Irvine offers two American flag retirement boxes where worn or damaged flags can be properly disposed of with respect and care.
One flag retirement box is located at Northwood Community Park, next to the Community Center entrance, on the playground side of the building. The box was established in 2015 by Gianluca Allesina of Irvine Boy Scout Troop 616 as part of his Eagle Scout Service Project.
A second flag retirement box is located at Irvine City Hall, adjacent to the entrance to the Irvine Police Department.
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