A Centennial? A Bi-Centenial? A Tri-Centenial? Sure, that makes sense.
Even Wikipedia has no idea what to call a 325th Anniversary. Maybe a Quasquitercentennial
This year, the City of New Rochelle celebrates the 325th anniversary of our founding in 1688. From the founding Huguenots seeking religious freedom through the “tides” of immigration over the centuries, this year-long celebration will honor all whose rich traditions and cultures have contributed to our rise as a dynamic and vital suburban city.
To that end, the 325th Anniversary Committee, spearheaded by former New Rochelle City Council Member Marianne Sussman, has planned a year full of special events and activities. The links at left show our Events Calendars, 325th Anniversary banner design logos, and ongoing sponsorship opportunities for businesses, organizations, and families.
To commemorate the occasion, special vinyl banners displaying the 325th logo decorate the City’s main thoroughfares. Available all year long, these banners can be personalized up to 3 lines and are perfect for businesses, neighborhoods and famiies. Check out the Banner Order Form link at left for more information
So, without raining on anyone’s Quasquitercentennial, can someone explain to me why the City is spending time and money to celebrate this seemingly random anniversary of the founding of New Rochelle? And if you share my bewilderment, how come no one seems to have questioned this decision? In any case, I am certainly looking forward to celebrating the 338th anniversary in a few years…or perhaps the 342nd?