Murrieta Fire & Rescue’s annual Firefighters BBQ returns, celebrates 75 years

Bagpipers from the San Bernardino County Fire Department’s Pipes and Drums perform during the 75th annual Murrieta Fire & Rescue’s Firefighters BBQ Saturday, April 23. Valley News/Shawna Sarnowski photo
Residents and visitors alike flocked to Murrieta Town Square Park Saturday, April 23, for the annual Murrieta Fire & Rescue’s Firefighters BBQ. The event, one of Riverside County’s longest running events, marked 75 years of the barbecue and the department’s service to the city.Returning after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, those in attendance were treated to a mouthwatering smoked tri-tip lunch, music, beer and wine garden, bag toss tournament and vendors’ market. Attendees also cheered on fire explorers from throughout Southern California in the annual Fire Explorers Muster Competition.The family-friendly day was filled with fun, food and entertainment as the community came out in droves to show their support for the public safety personnel serving at
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