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Connecting Our Rich Heritage to a Modern Legacy: 150 Years of Stories, Progress, and the People Who Call Celina Home.

Welcome to the heart of Celina’s 150th Anniversary. This year, we honor the founders who broke ground in 1875 and the generations of families who built the vibrant community we enjoy today. Join us for a year-long journey through our history—from our agricultural roots to our bright future.

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Celina's Heritage & Origin

The Foundation of Our Journey: Honoring the pioneers, landmarks, and milestones that started it all.

Community & Legacies

Every Family Has a Story: A central hub for the personal stories that make our community unique.

Galleries & Collections

A Century and a Half in Focus: A searchable repository of our visual and video history.

Looking Forward

Guided by Heritage, Focused on the Future: How our 150-year-old values drive tomorrow's growth

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Celebrate with us all year!

Join us for for a special 150th celebration at all of our annual events. From Celina Cajun Fest in May, Friday Night Markets throughout the year, to Beware! of the Square in October, every month brings a new way to connect. Join your neighbors for festivals, commemorative keepsakes, and community gatherings as we celebrate 150 years in Celina!

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Friday Night Markets

The historic tradition of 'Saturday Drawings' is being reimagined for our 150th year, finding a new home during our monthly Friday Night Markets.

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Celina Cajun Fest

As a centerpiece of our anniversary year, Celina Cajun Fest will feature an immersive 'Community Art Experience,' celebrating the vibrant creative spirit and cultural bridge within our City.

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Splash & Blast

Celebrate with us as Splash & Blast coincides with the nation’s Semiquincentennial. It is a dual celebration of our local heritage and the American spirit.

Share Your Story
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Share Your Story

We are collecting the memories that make our heritage so rich. We need your voice to tell the whole story. If your family has been rooted in Celina for generations, or if you hold a cherished, defining memory from any era, we want to hear it.


We’re asking all residents to share your old photos, family videos, and personal stories from your time in our city. Every contribution helps us capture a vital piece of Celina history. Submit your piece of the story today, and help us pave the way for the next 150 years of community and progress.

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Submit Your Story

We are collecting the memories that make our heritage so
rich. We need your voice to tell the whole story.


If your family has been rooted in Celina for generations, or
if you hold a cherished, defining memory from any era, we
want to hear it.


We’re asking all residents to share your old photos, family
videos, and personal stories from your time in our city. Every
contribution helps us capture a vital piece of Celina history.
Submit your piece of the story today, and help us pave the
way for the next 150 years of community and progress.

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