Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen, in collaboration with the City of Westminster, will perform the first-ever renewal of vow ceremony during the highly anticipated annual 2025 Westminster Tet Parade on Saturday, February 1, 2025. The parade begins at the intersection of Bolsa Ave. and Magnolia St. and will head eastbound on Bolsa Ave. The opening ceremony is scheduled at 8:30 a.m., followed by the parade at 9:30 a.m. For the first time in the event’s history, one special couple will have the unique opportunity to renew their vows during the parade in front of thousands of attendees and viewers worldwide.

“The Westminster Tet Parade and Lunar New Year celebrates unity, family, love, and new beginnings,” said Clerk-Recorder Nguyen. “It is the perfect occasion to honor these values, and I am thrilled to perform a renewal of vow ceremony for one couple to reaffirm their commitment to each other and celebrate their love in front of loved ones and the community.”

The Westminster Tet Parade is the world’s largest Tet Parade and has been held in the heart of Little Saigon for over 20 years. The event is a vibrant celebration of the Lunar New Year and the Vietnamese American community, complete with beautiful floats, lion dances, community organizations, and cultural performances. With the renewal of vow ceremony, Clerk-Recorder Nguyen will be bringing a special and heartfelt addition to the parade.

The renewal of vow ceremony offers a meaningful way for couples to reaffirm their commitment. Whether celebrating a milestone anniversary, recreating a ceremony delayed by the pandemic, or simply looking for a unique way to honor their love, this renewal of vow promises an intimate and unforgettable experience. Couples are welcome to have their children, parents, grandparents, or any loved ones join the special moment. Couples wishing to renew their vows at the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s three beautiful locations in Santa Ana, Laguna Hills, or Anaheim may book their appointment at: https://cr.ocgov.com/OCRenewalVows/ 

For more information, call (714) 834-2500 or visit  OCRecorder.com. The information line is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except holidays. For media inquiries, please contact Billy Le at (714) 834-2248.

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Santa Ana, Calif. (January 24, 2025) – The County Service Center (CSC) proudly announced a significant milestone today, serving its 500,000th customer. This achievement highlights the County of Orange’s unwavering commitment to excellent customer service for the past five years since the CSC’s opening in 2019.

The CSC prioritizes the customer experience and promotes the “No Wrong Door” concept which ensures the customers receive appropriate public services, information, and/or resources seamlessly.

“At the core of the CSC’s ongoing mission is to serve as a gateway to all County of Orange services. Our celebration today focuses on our 500,000th customer and we are glad to commemorate this milestone and the excellent service our departments have delivered in the last five years,” said Chair Doug Chaffee, Fourth District.

Customers will encounter any of the three levels of services including onsite, offsite and online services. Onsite departments with service counters in the CSC include Clerk-Recorder, Treasurer-Tax Collector, OC Public Works and Information Desk. For offsite services, the CSC will work to complement the current infrastructure by acting as a referral agent for those departments outside of the CSC. Additionally, customers can access computers onsite to complete online services offered by the County.

The CSC consistently delivers efficient and high-quality services, as demonstrated by the following statistics:

• Average wait time: three minutes
• Average daily customers: 371
• Average service time: six minutes
• Average rating from customer surveys: 95%

“The CSC provides a centralized one-stop-shop for OC residents to receive any countywide service and referrals in one quick visit. 500,000 customers have used this resource, which modernizes and streamlines government services,” said Vice-Chair Katrina Foley, Fifth District.

For more information about the CSC and its departments, please visit their websites:

To view the agenda and meeting schedule, submit a comment, watch the meeting live or learn more information, please visit board.ocgov.com/meetings-agendas.

To view the agenda and meeting schedule, submit a comment, watch the meeting live or learn more information, please visit board.ocgov.com/meetings-agendas.

To view the agenda and meeting schedule, submit a comment, watch the meeting live or learn more information, please visit board.ocgov.com/meetings-agendas.

To view the agenda and meeting schedule, submit a comment, watch the meeting live or learn more information, please visit board.ocgov.com/meetings-agendas.

To view the agenda and meeting schedule, submit a comment, watch the meeting live or learn more information, please visit board.ocgov.com/meetings-agendas.

Holiday observed.

Holiday observed.

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