SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the club’s 50th anniversary block party at San Pedro Square Market in downtown San Jose on Sunday, Feb. 18, will now begin two hours earlier at 1 p.m.
The event will welcome all generations of Quakes fans to enjoy the day alongside their favorite players from the past five decades, many of whom will be signing autographs starting at 1:30 p.m. Additionally, there will be live music and performances, raffle and prize giveaways, and even a chance to win a VIP road trip to the California Clasico in Los Angeles.
Club legend Shea Salinas will host a youth skills challenge for kids ages 5-14 that will now start at 1 p.m. The winners of each age group will win the “Ultimate Quakes Fan Prize Pack” – a new 2024 jersey, team store gift card, two tickets to the home opener, and a subscription to MLS Season Pass to watch the Quakes all season. Sign up for it here.
The block party will also feature the club's newest jersey for the 2024 MLS season, along with an exclusive line of merchandise showcasing the 50th anniversary from San Jose Originals, the club’s culture brand built to reflect the creativity and heritage of San Jose. Sunday’s event will be the first chance for fans to see the jersey and purchase it in person.
To RSVP for the Quakes’ 50th anniversary block party, click here. Additional 50th anniversary activities and events can be found here.