Sunday, May 3, 2026

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ALHAMBRA: City of Alhambra Certified Farmers Market 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at 100 South Second Street, Alhambra, CA. Sundays except some holidays. Questions: hwong@cityofalhambra.org  

BANNING / PALM SPRINGS: Palm Springs Hot Rodeo May 1-3, 2026 at AC Dysart Equestrian Park. Location: 2101 West Victory Avenue, Banning, CA. $15-up, psrodeo.org | rodeos

BODEGA BAY: Bodega Bay Fisherman's Festival May 2-3, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Westside Regional Park. Wooden Boat Challenge, Blessing of the Fleet, Pet Parade, Rock band on stage throughout, 25 wine and craft brew vendors, foods galore, kids zone, artisan vendors and more!  Location: 2400 Westshore Road Bodega Bay, CA. $, bbfishfest.org

CAMARILLO: Livingston - Camarillo Garden Tour May 3, 2026, 12-4 p.m. Five fabulous gardens, art, boutique, music, raffle, refreshments and more! The annual tour includes amazing gardens. $30, lmvna.org | garden tours

CARLSBAD: Carlsbad Village Faire May 3, 2026, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in Downtown Carlsbad, State & Grand Parking Lot. Free, kennedyfaires.com 

CARSON: Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 3, 2026, 11 a.m. at Carson Park. Food, Beer Garden, Music with bands on stage and cool Car Show. Location: 21411 S, Orrick, Carson, CA. ci.carson.ca.us

CONTRA COSTA: Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour, May 2-3, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.  A collection of 40 Alameda County and Contra Costa County gardens designed and installed by owners or professionals.  Free, bringingbackthenatives.net | garden tours

CULVER CITY: A Taste of Culver City May 3, 2026, 2-5 p.m. at Amazon MGM Studios. Celebrate Culver City's vibrant restaurant scene. Location: 9500 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA. $, ccef4schools.org | taste

ESCONDIDO: Spring Renaissance Faire with a Pirate Flair, April 25-26 & May 2-3, 2026, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Felicita County Park. Location: 742 Clarence Lane, Escondido, CA $32-up, oldetymeproductions.com

HEALDSBURG: Perfume Rose Harvest May 2-17, 2026 at Russian River Rose Company. First 3 weekends in May visit California's only perfume rose fields. Location: 1685 Magnolia Drive, Healdsburg, CA. $  russian-river-rose.com

HOLLYWOOD: Classic Film Festival April 30-May 3, 2026. The World Comes to Hollywood is the 2026 theme. $, filmfestival.tcm.com | film

IRWINDALE: The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire Saturdays and Sundays April 4-May 17, 2026, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area.  12 Performance Areas with so many acts, you'll have to come back! General admission $40-50 approx. + $12 parking, renfair.com

LONG BEACH-ORANGE COUNTY: Heard Free Garden Tour, May 2-3, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Self guided, free tour with map provided on website: heardsgardentour.com

LOS BANOS: Merced County Spring Fair "Cows, Plows and Oh-Wows" April 29-May 3, 2026  & Parade Saturday, 9 a.m.  Alaskan Racing Pigs, Tractor Pull, Ag Exhibits and Animals, Midway Carnival, Free Concerts, Demolition Derby and Carnival.  Location: Fairgrounds, Los Banos, CA. $,  countyofmerced.com/ 3880/ Spring-Fair

OAK GLEN: Strawberry Days May 2-17, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Los Rios Rancho.  All you can eat strawberries right off the vine! Location: 12253 Oak Glen Rd., Oak Glen, CA. $, losriosrancho.com

RED BLUFF: Tehama District Fair April 30-May 3, 2026 (FREE Admission April 30 for Family Day). Rodeo, Truck & Tractor Pulls, Destruction Derby, Concerts, Contests, Carnival, Kids Zone, Alaskan Pig Races, Miss Tehama County Pageant and more! Location: 650 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff, CA. $16.50 + $17 parking, tehamadistrictfair.com

RIVERDALE: Riverdale PRCA Rodeo May 3, 2026, 11 a.m. gates | performance at 1 p.m. at Riverdale Rodeo Grounds. Location: 3514 W. Mt. Whitney Ave. Riverdale, CA. $, riverdalerodeo.com | rodeos

SACRAMENTO: Beer Week April 24-May 3, 2026. Dozens of  beer events feature 125+ breweries, serving over 300 varieties of craft beer. sacramentobeerweek.com

SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Fair & Expo "80s Flashback" April 24-27 & May 2-4, 2026 at Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA. earlwarren.com

SANTA CLARITA: Taste of the Town May 3, 2026, 12-4 p.m. at Southern California Innovation Park. Unlimited tastes from Santa Clarita's finest restaurants, caterers. $, childfamilycenter.org | taste

SARATOGA: Saratoga Rotary Art Show May 2-3, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at West Valley College. 125+ Artists, Live musical performances, Food vendors, Beer, Mimosa & Wine, Nonprofit showcase, Children's art activities. Location: 14000 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA. saratogarotaryartshow.org

STONYFORD: Stonyford Rodeo May 1-3, 2026 at Stonyford Rodeo Grounds. Location: 5104 E. Park Road, Stonyford CA,  $, stonyfordrodeo.com  | rodeos  

 

 

Past events

ALBANY: City Wide Garage Sale May 3, 2025, albanyca.org

ARCADIA: Community Bike Ride, 8 a.m. at Community Center. 7 mile ride, no training wheels. Location: 365 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA. Free, arcadiaca.gov/bikeride

ARCATA: Arcata Plaza Summer Concerts & Farmers' Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. presents The Mojo Rockers band.  Location: Arcata Plaza surrounded by 8th, 9th, G, and H Street, Arcata, CA. Free, northcoastgrowersassociation.org

BANNING: Wild West Festival May 3-4, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Gilman Historic Ranch & Wagon Museum. Location: 1901 W. Wilson St., Banning, CA 92220  Step back in time and experience the Old West with exciting reenactments, stagecoach rides, ranch house tours, and captivating western art. rivcoparks.org/events

BEAUMONT: Festa de Mayo May 3, 2025 at Noble Creek Park. Taco & Salsa Competitions, Live Music, Dog Costume Contest and more. Location: 650 W. Oak Valley Parkway, Beaumont, CA. $5, bcvparks.com | cinco

BISHOP: Chili, Cars & Cervezas plus Monster Trucks, May 3-4, 2025, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at The Tri-County Fairgrounds is bringing the heat for Cinco de Mayo with the International Chili Society World Qualifier Cook-Off, 25 craft beers, live music, a car show, swap meet, a Kids Zone and more! Location: 475 Sierra St., Bishop, CA 93514. Free admission, $, tricountyfair.com | cinco

BRADLEY: Wildflower Triathlon May 2-4, 2025.  The Woodstock of Triathlons is a three-day party celebrating multi-sport, music, beer garden, wine tasting, wellness and outdoor adventure, packed in with a full schedule of races, clinics, plus camping options. Awards in 15 age groups to top five male & female winners. Location: 2610 San Antonio Rd., Bradley, CA. $50-up, wildflowerexperience.com

BUELLTON: Buellton Brew Fest May 3, 2025, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. River View Park Buellton, CA $55-75, buelltonbrewfest.com | beer

CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields March 1-May 10, 2026. Location: 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. $26 approx., theflowerfields.com

 CARSON: Cinco De Mayo 5K Fun Run May 3, 2025, 10-11:30 a.m. at Carson Park, 21411 Orrick Ave, Carson, CA. $, ci.carson.ca.us

CARSON: Cinco de Mayo Celebration 11 a.m. at Carson Park, 21411 Orrick Ave, Carson, CA. Live music with Banda Vallarta Show, Los Cadetes de Linares and Vilma Diaz y La Sonora Lo Maejor de la Cumbia Colombia. Classic Car Show, Food for Sale, Beer Garden. Free Admission. ci.carson.ca.us  | cinco

CERES: Ceres Street Faire May 3-4, 2025 in Downtown Ceres.  Includes Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show on Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday & 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Location: Downtown Ceres, Just off Highway 99, Ceres, CA. Free admission, cereschamberofcommerce.org

COLUMBIA: Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 3-4, 2025, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Columbia State Historic Park. Come to the birthplace of the first Cinco De Mayo celebration in 1862, enjoy a family event with a street dance with live music by live music by the Mario Flores Latin Jazz Band. Location: Columbia State Historic Park, Columbia, CA. Free admission, visittuolumne.com | cinco

COPPEROPOLIS: Hot Copper Car Show, May 3, 2025, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Held first Saturday in May, 250 to 300 cars expected! Food, drinks, music and raffles, plus coveted awards for these classic cars. Location: 100 Town Square Road, Copperopolis, CA. Free to see, copperopolislions.org 

DALY CITY: Punk in the Park May 3, 2025 at Cow Palace. $55-up, all ages event, punkinthepark.com 2 stages of punk rock icons and a ton of craft beer sampling from more than 80 different fan-favorite beers plus food for purchase from local food trucks and vendors. Lineup: Pennywise, Screeching Weasel, Lagwagon, Comeback Kid, Good Riddance, Dead to Me, Manic Hispanic, RKL, The Queers, Channel 3, The Side Eyes, Knocked Down and more

DANVILLE: Alamo Cemetery Tour May 3, 2025, 10-11 a.m. Docent re-enactors  from MuseumSRV share stories about the valley residents such as Charlotte Wood, Mary Ann Jones, R.O. and Mary Cox Baldwin, all laid to rest in the cemetery. History comes alive! Location: Alamo Cemetery, 130 El Portal, Danville, CA. Free admission, RSVP, museumsrv.org/ alamo-cemetery-tour/

EL SEGUNDO: Hometown Fair & Carnival May 3, 2025, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on 600 Block of Main Street. Music and entertainment, carnival rides, Community Expo and the Bake-Off event with entries due between 10 & 11 a.m., elsegundorecparks.org

ETNA: Ranch Rodeo May 3, 2025 | 77th May Rodeo May4, 2025 Scott Valley Pleasure Park. Annual Rodeo and Parade. Location: 97 Island Rd., Etna CA, 97027. $, facebook.com/etnarodeos/ | rodeo

EXETER: Brew Fest, May 3, 2025, 2-6 p.m. at Exeter Veterans Memorial Building. Live music by band Bigfoot & the Moon. Event includes beer samples, sausages and pretzels. Location: 324 N. Kaweah Ave., Exeter, CA. $55, exeterlions.org

FAIRFIELD: Junk in the Trunk community garage sale May 3, 2025, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Laurel Creek Community Park Parking Lot. Sell household goods out of the trunk of your car for $30. Buyers are free admission. Location: 2986 Gulf Drive, Fairfield, CA. fairfield.ca.gov

FAIRFIELD: Fairfield Summer Music Series 6-8 p.m. at  Ridgeview Park features jazz and bluesman Alvon Johnson in a free concert outdoors.

FONTANA: Free  Outdoor Jazz Concert featuring Jurupa Hills Jazz Ensemble and Roderick Chambers 6-9 p.m. at Mary Vagle Nature Center. Location: 11501 Cypress Avenue E., Fontana, CA. Free, fontanaca.gov

FORT BRAGG: Rhododendron Show May 3-4, 2025  at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Location: 18220 North Highway 1, Fort Bragg, CA. $20, gardenbythesea.org

GARDENA: Gardena Cinco De Mayo 38th Annual Parade May 3, 2025, 10 a.m. Cinco de Mayo & Parade (at 10 a.m.) Route: begins at Gardena Market - Gardena Blvd. & New Hampshire Ave. and ends at Fukai Park where the festival takes place. Free admission, cityofgardena.org

HEMET: Ramona Pageant April 26 & 27, May 3 & 4, 2025 at Ramona Bowl. Location: 27400 Ramona Bowl Rd. Hemet, CA (951) 658-3111 $25-65,  ramonabowl.com 

HEMET: Run for the Kids 5K at Diamond Valley Lake Marina, 8 a.m. $50, facebook.com/ mycityyouthcenterblue/

HOLLISTER: Beer & Wine Stroll, May 3, 2025, 1-5 p.m. in Downtown Hollister. Check-In begins at 12 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Building, 649 San Benito Street. $55-60, downtownhollister.org

IRVINE: CicloIrvine  May 3, 2025, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Campus Drive between University Drive and Culver Drive. Closed to motorized vehicular traffic, Campus Drive becomes a space for outdoor recreation such as bicycling, skating, play in the streets, etc. Free, cityofirvine.org/cicloirvine

JACKSON: Gem and Craft Faire May 3-4, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Historic Kennedy Mine. Rock - rough slab, lapidary, arts & crafts vendors, custom made jewelry, beads & finds, crafted clothing, woodwork and more at this event that includes food vendors and mine walking tours. Location: 12594 Kennedy Mine Road, Jackson, CA., facebook.com/JacksonBCA

JULIAN: Wildflower Festival May 2-3, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Julian Town Hall 2129 Main St Julian, CA. julianwomansclub.org | flowers

LAGUNA BEACH: Gate and Garden Walking Tour May 3, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. meets at Laguna Beach County Water District. Location: 306 3rd Street Laguna Beach, CA 92651 $65.87-87.21 approx., lagunabeachgardenclub.org

LA HABRA: La Habra Citrus Fair May 2-4, 2025. Downtown Fair, multiple locations 321 E La Habra Blvd La Habra City Hall El Centro Lions Park Free admission, lahabrachamber.com

LAKE FOREST: Rancho Days May 3, 2025, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Heritage Hill Historical Park. Who needs Cinco de Mayo when you can celebrate California's rancho days filled with Folklórico, charro horseback riding and the authentic cultures of 1800s California. Location: 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest, CA. Free, ocparks.com

LINCOLN: Clay Fest May 3, 2025 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Beerman Plaza. Watch ceramic artists transforming clay pipes into fantastic creations. Gladding McBean will serve free hotdogs, chips and drinks from 11am-1pm as a thank you to Lincoln to commemorate their 150 year anniversary. Enjoy Music and Kids activities. Location: 640 5th Street, Lincoln, CA. Free, lincolnca.gov

LIVERMORE: Two Day Town Music and Camping Festival May 2-4, 2025. Family Camping and Community Music at Rancho Los Mochos in Livermore Hills, Livermore, CA. $115, twodaytown.com

LOS ANGELES: Kibo Nobori (Children's Day) 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Terasaki Budokan. Celebrate Japanese American roots and Little Tokyo's future.  Location: 249 S Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Free, RSVP, terasakibudokan.org/events

MARIN: Marin Open Studios May 3-4- & 10-11, 2025, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Marin County, California Over 270 artists open their doors one or both weekends. Free self-guided tour, marinopenstudios.org

MARIPOSA: Mariposa Butterfly Festival & Parade  May 3-4, 2025, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mariposa Butterfly Parade is Saturday, 10 a.m. Downtown, free to see. Mariposa County Fairgrounds for Butterfly Festival includes Saturday's Car Show. Location: 5007 Fairgrounds Rd. Mariposa, CA $10, under 12 years free, MariposaButterflyFestival.net 

MOORPARK: Moorpark Earth Festival & Community Yard Sale May 3, 2025, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in Arroyo Vista Community Park; Booths, crafts, eco-friendly vendors, giveaways, and more! Location: 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Parking Lot D, Moorpark, CA.  Parking for shoppers will be available in lots C & E. moorparkca.gov/ 663/ Earth-Festival- Community-Yard-Sale

NOVATO: Fishing in the City May 3, 2025, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Scottsdale Pond for ages 6-15 year accompanied by an adult. Participants must complete a 45 minute Learn to Fish clinic that features educational displays and mini workshops in order to borrow bait, tackle, and rods. Once they have completed the clinic they may fish until 12 p.m.  novato.org

OLYMPIC VALLEY: The Cushing Crossing (Pond Skim) at Palisades Tahoe May 3, 2025, 1 p.m. at The Cushing Crossing Squaw Alpine - Cushing Pond near the base of KT-22. The  pond skimming contest features big spills, much-needed laughs, celebrity judges and 2 of the best emcees around. Costumes are highly encouraged! Location: 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, CA 96146 palisadestahoe.com

PALO ALTO: May Fete Children's Parade May 3, 2025, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.  on University Avenue. Back for its 100th year, the May Fete parade includes youth floats, groups, teams, and Family and Pets category. May Fete Fair at Heritage Park follows parade with games, music, community booths. Free,  cityofpaloalto.org

PERRIS: Cinco de Mayo Festival May 3, 2025, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on City Lawn. Food vendors, entertainment, and Tastiest Salsa Competition for residents. Location: 101 North D Street, Perris, CA. Free, cityofperris.org | cinco de mayo

PLACERVILLE:  Placerville Home, ADU & Garden Show May 2-4, 2025 at El Dorado County Fairgrounds. See latest in home improvement, remodeling, decor, services, ADUs, Tiny Homes, crafts, food and seniors get in free on Friday! Location: 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville, CA. $7 admission, free parking, PlacervilleHomeShow.com | home shows

 PORTERVILLE: Cinco de Mayo Parade on Main Street, May 3, 2025, 10 a.m. Downtown. facebook.com/ CHMAPORTERVILLE/

REDONDO BEACH: BeachLife Festival May 2-4, 2025 on Harbor Drive. Headliners this year include: Lenny Kravitz, Sublime, Pretenders, Jackson Browne, Alanis Morissette, The Beach Boys. Location: 239 N Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA. $189-1399 per day $409-3299 / 3 day pass, beachlifefestival.com

SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Autorama May 2-4, 2025 at Cal Expo. Over 500 custom cars compete for thousands in cash and prizes. Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $25 + $ parking, calexpostatefair.com

SAN CLEMENTE:  Cinco de Mayo Festival May 3, 2025, 2 - 6 p.m. Max Berg Plaza Park 1100 Calle Puente San Clemente, CA Beer Garden, Food Trucks, Vendors Market, Crafts, Games and Prizes... | cinco

SAN DIEGO: Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo  Old Town May 3-5, 2025, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.  Free, oldtowncincodemayo.com

SAN DIEGO: Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo May 3, 2025, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.  Free, oldtowncincodemayo.com

SAN FRANCISCO: Craft Chocolate Experience  May 3-4, 2025 at Palace of Fine Arts, 3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA. Handcrafted chocolates from bean to bar. Optional chocolate & pairing. $27.95-80.85, eventbrite.com | chocolate

SAN FRANCISCO: Slavic Festival May 2-3, 2025. Annual  Celebration of Food, Dance, Music and Art. Address: Russian Center of San Francisco, 2460 Sutter St. San Francisco, CA. $17.85, russiancentersf.org

SAN LUIS OBISPO: Shabang Music Festival May 2-3, 2025 at Dairy Creek Golf Course. Event offers camping, yoga & movement, comedy, workshops, samba loca, silent disco, food & drinks and more. $, shabangslo.com | line up

SANTA FE SPRINGS: Superheroes Fun Run 5K begins with opening at 7:30 a.m. Wear your themed attire. There's also a 1/4 Mile dash for kids age 8 and under. $12-35, santafesprings.org

SANTA YSABEL: Fort Cross Lilac Festival, weekends (Sat. & Sun) through May 11, 2025. Festival package includes Hayride, Folk Dancing, Jug Band Show, Petting Zoo, Reptile Show, Candle Dipping, Painting Craft, Old Time Games and Lilac Maze. Location: 4425 Hwy 78, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070. $20-25 festival packages, fortcross.com

SARATOGA: Saratoga Rotary Art Show May 3-4, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at West Valley College. 125 fine arts and fine hand crafts booths set along the campus walkways creating a stunning open-air gallery for this Fine Arts show. Music, specialty beers/wines, food trucks and the fun kids activities corner. Location: West Valley College campus, 14000 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA. Free, saratogarotaryartshow.org

SELMA: Selma Raisin Festival May 1-4, 2025 at Lincoln Park. Carnival, contests, food, fun. Location: 2301 Selma St., Selma, CA. selma-chamber.com 

 SHAFTER: Shafter Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 3, 2025, 10 a.m. Parade begins. Mannel Park Festival starts at 11:30 a.m. Mariachi Oro Y Plata, Band Los Moonlighterz, Schoeppner Family Carnival, food booths, Kids Corner with games, 20 vendors & exhibitors, and fun activities throughout the day.  Shafter, CA Free, shaftercincodemayo.org | cinco

SIMI VALLEY: Simi Valley  Street Fair May 3, 2025, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Town Center Way, 1555 Town Center Way. Food, arts & crafts and other vendors, bands performing and kids games and fun for all ages. Simi Valley, CA. Free, simivalleystreetfair.com

SOLVANG: Rancheros Visitadores Parade May 3, 2025, brings together horseback riders from near and far. Clad in classic Western attire, riders with beautifully adorned horses and   proudly parade through Solvang, celebrating camaraderie and the enduring legacy of the American West. Free to see, solvangcc.com/ events/ rancheros-visitadores-parade/

STOCKTON: Cinco de Mayo May 2-4, 2025 at San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. Over 60,000 people attend this free, multi-day festival with Ultimo Nivel, Banda Peligrosona, Nove 7, Isaac Torres.concerts, a carnival, food vendors and fun! Location: 1658 S. Airport Way Stockton, CA Free admission, $10 parking, elconcilio.org | cinco

TEMECULA: Temecula Rod Run May 2-3, 2025 in Old Town. The festivities kick off with the Friday Night Cruise on May 2, 2025, 5-8 p.m. up and down Old Town Front Street. The excitement continues on May 3, 2025, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with the Show & Shine. Free to see, temeculaca.gov

VAN NUYS: Spring Fling Car Show May 3-4, 2025. Location: Woodley Park. Largest Mopar car show and swap west of the Mississippi. Gates open at 10 a.m. cpwclub.com

SUMMER CONCERTS May 3, 2025

Arcata Free Summer Concerts - The Mojo Rockers

Carmichael -Remedy7
Classic rock, pop, country, blues

Fairfield  Free Summer Concerts - Alvon Johnson
Jazz, big band, blues

Fontana City Summer Concerts  - Jazz

Healdsburg  Concerts in the Park -  Diego Jameau, The Whistler
Acoustic 12 string guitar, whistling and vocals 

Laguna Beach Free Summer Concerts -  Zack Churchill

Oakland Free Summer Concerts - jazz, hip-hop, funk

Redwood City Rock the Dock - Momotombo SF
Latin Rock Legends

Santa Fe Springs Concerts - Strange Days
Doors tribute

 

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