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Jupiter kicks off yearlong centennial celebration and honors long-running holiday parade organizers
Summary
The Town of Jupiter proclaimed 2025 its centennial, unveiled a yearlong slate of events and partnerships, launched a commemorative poster, and presented a proclamation thanking Michael and Susan Cesarano for 39 years organizing the JTAA holiday parade.
The Town of Jupiter on Tuesday proclaimed 2025 the municipality's 100th anniversary and laid out a yearlong slate of centennial events, business partnerships and a neighborhood grant program while also presenting a separate proclamation thanking longtime parade organizers Michael and Susan Cesarano.
The proclamation was read at the Jan. 7 town council meeting by Mayor Kresge; Sean Reed, the town's director of community relations, then gave a detailed presentation on planned centennial activities and outreach. Reed said the town has planned 35 special centennial events across 12 months in addition to the roughly 70 events the town already hosts each year. He directed residents to the town's centennial web page at jupiter.fl.us/centennial for schedules and partner listings.
The centennial planning includes a “Jupiter Jubilee” on Feb. 8 — the day before the town's official incorporation anniversary — and outreach to businesses. Reed said 84 local businesses had signed up for a Centennial Business Map that will offer discounts and special offers, and 14 businesses had registered as official Centennial partners. He also said the town has started a grant program to help neighborhoods, businesses and nonprofits stage centennial-linked events, with neighborhood grants capped at $500 and business/nonprofit grants described in the presentation as up to 25,100 (figure as presented to council).
The town unveiled a commemorative poster chosen from about 40 submissions; the winning design was by Chris Davis and her niece Meilin O'Malley and features the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and other local imagery. Reed said the art committee and a Centennial Planning Committee reviewed entries before selecting the design.
The council also presented a separate proclamation to Michael and Susan Cesarano recognizing their 39 years organizing the Jupiter-Tequesta Athletic Association (JTAA) holiday parade. Michael Cesarano accepted the proclamation and said, “When I started this in ’86, I didn't think I'd be doing it for 39 years,” adding that he was surprised and grateful for the recognition.
Town Manager Kitzaro told the council staff has worked with department retirees and active employees on centennial elements; he said Jupiter Police Department and Jupiter Fire Rescue will wear special 100-year anniversary badges as part of the yearlong observance.
The council's centennial materials include a business map, an event calendar on the town web page and a small grants review panel of three staff and community members to make award recommendations. Reed said the town continues to plan additional events and partnerships, including potential programming tied to spring training at Roger Dean Stadium.
Proclamations are ceremonial and do not create legal obligations. The centennial team will return to council with further event details and any requests for funding or other Council approvals as needed.
