When thinking about Fresno & notable landmarks, I often think about the arched welcome sign on Van Ness that
famously reads “Fresno: The Best Little City in the USA.” Anyone who has lived here knows that Fresno isn’t all that little, no matter how much of a small town mentality its residents can have. After all, we are the fifth largest populated city in
CA with a little above 500,000 residents. I like to think of Fresno as the city that everyone vocalizes their disdain
for, but very few find their way out.
However, we often forget about all the cool things we have here in Fresno with our thriving arts community, farmers
markets featuring numerous food trucks, robust history, & a booming agriculture economy. We constantly hear about
all the negative aspects of Fresno & there are definitely changes that should be made to ensure quality livelihood for all residents, but for this year’s theme, we wanted to focus on all the things that make Fresno our home. Our theme this year is: The Little Things That Matter.
