Following a televised first-look of the park along with a pre-opening for the press and VIPs on July 17, 1955, the official and historic public opening of Disneyland occurred on July 18, 1955. A half-century later, the official commemoration of Disneyland's 50th anniversary began on May 5, 2005 and ended on September 30, 2006. Since May 22, 2015, the park and surrounding resort are currently celebrating its upcoming 60th anniversary as part of the ongoing Disneyland Resort: Diamond Celebration.