EV Grieve: 2024 marks the 50th year in business for Ray's Candy Store

Monday, January 1, 2024

2024 photo by Peter Brownscombe

At Ray's Candy Store, 2024 started with an anniversary as the shop officially turned 50.

Ray Alvarez reportedly bought the shop at 113 Avenue A near Seventh Street in 1974 for $30,000.

Also, this month, Ray celebrates his 91st birthday. (The day seems to be celebrated both on Jan. 1 and Jan. 25!)

So a happy anniversary and birthday to Ray!

Laura Goggin said...: Happy New Year and Birthday, Ray!; January 1, 2024 at 6:48 PM
Anonymous said...: Happy 50th Anniversary🎉 and Happy 91st Birthday 🥳 Ray!!! Wishing you a healthy and a happy New Year! We ❤️ you!!!; January 1, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Anonymous said...: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RAY! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, RAY'S!! HAPPY NEW YEAR, ALL!!!; January 2, 2024 at 8:24 AM
Lola Sáenz said...: Happy New Year, Happy Birthday ❤ Ray 🥳 Happy Anniversary Wow 🍦; January 2, 2024 at 3:43 PM
Ray's Candy Store said...: THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!; January 3, 2024 at 10:32 AM
Dan said...: yay Ray!!; January 7, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Joanne graham said...: Wishing you a happy healthy and safe 2024 and a happy 91st birthday ray, all the best you you. Was great to come and meet you in November from the U.K x; January 9, 2024 at 4:28 PM