Join the Mayor of Palo Alto for the 2026 State of the City on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the Palo Alto High School Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the event will begin at 6:00 p.m. A reception will follow the State of the City Address where the mayor will share updates on the implementation of the City Council Priorities, highlight achievements advancing the Council's Values and celebrate community successes this year.
The City will broadcast the event live on the City of Palo Alto YouTube Channel and Zoom or you may participate in person at the Palo Alto High School Performing Arts Center, located at 50 Embarcadero Road. Complimentary parking and refreshments will be provided.
Added Special Guest Appearance: 6-time National Champion and 4-time US Table Tennis Olympian Lily Zhang, exemplifies this year’s State of the City theme “ONE COMMUNITY”. She grew up in Palo Alto, attended our public schools, and embodies skill, discipline, poise and fair play. She has promised to pick up a paddle, so come see a world class exhibition and celebrate our home-grown champion.
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Palo Alto High School - Performing Arts Center, 50 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 94301, View Map
50 Embarcadero Rd , Palo Alto, CA 94301
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