Marysville city officials and community leaders stand on stage during the city’s 175th anniversary celebration Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Marysville Elks Lodge. The event featured historical remarks, recognition of longtime local businesses and proclamations honoring the milestone from regional government agencies. Photo by Chris Pedigo

MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - The Marysville Elks Lodge was filled Thursday, Feb. 5, as residents gathered to celebrate the city’s 175th anniversary.

The evening featured a historical presentation by Chuck Smith that highlighted key moments and figures that helped shape Marysville’s early development. Guests also viewed displays recognizing influential individuals from the city’s past, including early business owners, civic leaders and longtime advocates for incorporation.

The celebration included special recognition of 22 local businesses and organizations that have operated in Marysville for at least 100 years, honoring their lasting role in the community.

Attendees look through historic newspapers and archival materials during Marysville’s 175th anniversary celebration Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Marysville Banquet Hall. The weekend event featured presentations and displays highlighting the city’s long history. Photo by Shamaya Sutton

The event concluded with the Marysville City Council receiving proclamations commemorating the milestone from the Yuba County Board of Supervisors, the Sutter County Board of Supervisors and the Yuba City City Council.

Guests enjoyed refreshments and cake to close out the festivities. Select attendees also received a commemorative challenge coin engraved with “175 years” and the phrase, “Honoring history, building for the future.”

The Mary Aaron Museum displays a flag commemorating the city’s 175th anniversary during weekend festivities on Saturday, Feb. 7. Photo by Shamaya Sutton

Additional celebrations were held Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Marysville Banquet Hall. Community members gathered for historic presentations, gold panning activities and guided tours of local museums and other historic sites throughout the city.

Several historical panels displayed during the anniversary events are now available for public viewing in the lobby of Marysville City Hall.

Community members try their hand at gold panning during Marysville’s 175th birthday festivities Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Marysville Banquet Hall. The event included hands-on activities, historic programming and tours of local museums and landmarks. Photo by Shamaya Sutton