Tony Bennett led a moving tribute to San Francisco on Saturday.
06.04.2020 - 06:45 / abcnews.go.com
SAN FRANCISCO -- Golden Gate Park turns 150 years old on Saturday, and the huge party to celebrate San Francisco's beloved treasure will, for the time being, take place online.
Originally, city officials planned a yearlong celebration that included free museum admission, concerts and the participation of more than 150 cultural institutions and community groups. A giant Ferris wheel that lifts passengers 150 feet into the sky was brought in for the occasion.
But the spread of the coronavirus
Tony Bennett led a moving tribute to San Francisco on Saturday.
Tony Bennett led a moving tribute to San Francisco on Saturday.
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