Cambridge celebrates 50th anniversary

The City of Cambridge is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the amalgamation of Galt, Hespeler, Preston and Blair.

The city of Cambridge is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the amalgamation of Galt, Hespeler, Preston and Blair.

Though the joining of the towns happened Jan. 1, 1973, residents gathered at Cambridge City Hall during the city’s winter levee for the festivities Saturday.

The event began at 11 a.m. and will run until 3 p.m., featuring free ice skating, a disco party DJ, ice sculpture carving, and food trucks.

Mayor Jan Liggett was there to commemorate the milestone, as well as members from Cambridge City Council.