News, Events & Programs

There are many programs, activitie, and events going on in the City of Perris. This page highlights events, news items, and City programs.

Events at a Glance for this Month

Here is a "quick look" at upcoming events for this month. For a detailed look at City events, see the Calendar.

July 2nd – Planning Commission Meeting Cancelled
July 4th – Independence Day Holiday
This July fourth, the City of Perris is co-sponsoring the Vroom and Boom Fireworks Show and auto racing at the Perris Auto Speedway. City of Perris residents get in for the discounted price of $5 with proper ID.
See ticket information for the Fourth of July Fireworks...
July 8th – City Council Meeting
July 9th – Public Safety Commission Meeting
July 11th – 9 p.m. - Movies in the Park – “Shrek the Third” – Cooper Creek Park
July 14th–Nomination period for City Council opens. Learn more...
July 16th – Planning Commission Meeting
July 17th – 6 p.m. - Liquid Blue Dance Band/Franklin Haynes Marionettes – Morgan Street Park. See more Summer Concerts in the Park!
July 24th – 6 p.m. – Desperado – Eagles Tribute Band/Franklin Haynes Marionettes – Sky Dive Park. See more Summer Concerts in the Park!
July 25th – 9 p.m. – Movies in the Park – “Daddy Day Camp” – Paragon Park
July 29h – City Council Meeting Cancelled
July 31st – 6 p.m. – Bill Magee Blues Band/Franklin Haynes Marionettes – Paragon Park. See more Summer Concerts in the Park!

August 2: National Night Out Celebration
The Perris Police Department welcomes residents to a FREE National Night Out Celebration in front of the Bob Glass gym (next to City Hall) from 9 am to 3 pm. There will be food, games, and fun! Come and meet the police officers that serve your community.
See the updated event flyer...
August 8th–Nomination period for City Council closes.

City of Perris Residential Beautification Program
In an effort to fix up older and deteriorating homes, the city of Perris is offering residents funding through its residential beautification program. The program will award qualified residents as much as $7,500 to fix deteriorating home exteriors. For more information, call (951) 943-6100 ext. 229.
- Read a Press Enterprise editorial about this program....
Perris Station - Mixed Use Project
Coming soon to Perris - a unique mixed-use project with apartments and retail space. The Perris Station promises to bring a pedestrian-friendly live/work space to the City.
City of Perris Homeless Report (Acrobat pdf) 03/08
This document provides some general issues about the homeless and discussion on specific City of Perris issues. Included are some general comments on alternatives, a brief overview of costs issues for alternative programs and finally a list of recommendations.