With the approaching centennial of Fargo's incorporation in 1975, a committee of the Fargo Chamber of Commerce began meeting in 1973 to begin making plans for a centennial celebration. Soon they began working with Moorhead, Minnesota in a joint celebration. The Articles of Incorporation were completed in November and an organizational meeting held on November 12, 1973. Joseph Faust of Moorhead was elected president and C. Warner Litten of Fargo was elected vice-president. At the next meeting Mr. Litten was named General Chairman. Plans began immediately for a joint celebration to be held in May and June of 1975 culminating in the week of June 21 to 28.  Over 1,000 people and 65 committees were involved in the planning. The John B. Rodgers Company of Fostoria, Ohio, a professional celebration manager was hired to oversee the management of the festivities. Numerous special
events were scheduled for the period including an historical book, parade, centennial ball, airshow, and an historical pageant. The celebration was quite successful and was seen as an outstanding cooperative venture between Fargo and Moorhead.
 

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