50th Anniversary Concert & Fireworks Spectacular September 12, 2009

One world-class performance just isn't enough for a celebration that only comes along every five decades. That's why Union City's 50th Anniversary Concert & Fireworks Spectacular will showcase several renowned acts including:

Papa Doo Run Run - California's legendary beach party band will headline the evening's entertainment, featuring high-energy, highly interactive music that gets entire audiences on their feet, singing at the top of their lungs. With two gold records and a Grammy nomination, Papa Doo Run Run draws thousands of spectators wherever they perform.

Quest Crew - A special appearance by MTV's "America's Best Dance Crew" Season 3 winners will electrify audiences of all ages. Quest Crew's members have been featured on "So You Think You Can Dance," "American Idol," music videos, stage shows, movies, and television. This award-winning hip-hop dance team reportedly drew 8,000 fans to a performance last month, so advance tickets are recommended.

Boyz Nite Out - BNO will have audience members "Shout" along with the Beatles, relax "Under the Boardwalk," and groove to their version of the Blues Brothers. The only thing more fun than this beatbox/a capella group's upbeat music is its astounding talent for mimicking drums, guitars and horns using only their voices. Boyz Nite Out has worked with artists such as Ray Charles, ELO, Jay Leno, Kool & the Gang and Michael MacDonald.

Fireworks - Ending the concert with a bang, the unforgettable evening will conclude with a pyrotechnic extravaganza to rival your fondest fireworks memories, produced by the firm that provides programming at venues such as Disneyland, baseball stadiums and the Olympic Games.

Other appearances include Sage, fresh from recording its first album in Hawaii; three years of "Union City Idol" winners; local singer Jumoke Hill; former Councilmember, Assemblywoman, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Delaine Eastin; and other surprises throughout the evening.

$10 for adults, $5 for children under 12 ($1 processing fee).

Official Website: http://www.unioncity50.com