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Special Events Funding Announced for 2024
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Special Events Funding Announced for 2024

The City of Tacoma’s Events & Recognitions Committee (CERC) voted to approve $90,000 of Special Events funding for 39 organizations to produce events throughout Tacoma in 2024.

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78th Annual Tacoma Holiday Tree Lighting
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78th Annual Tacoma Holiday Tree Lighting

Tacoma’s annual holiday tree lighting ceremony, marking the official start of the holiday season, is set for Saturday, November 25 at 5 pm at the Pantages Theater at South 9th Street and Broadway Plaza. A full schedule of events begins at 3 pm with the Tacoma Concert Band performance of Joy to the World.

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Nominations Open for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Awards
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Nominations Open for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Awards

The City of Tacoma’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) is now accepting nominations for the Lifetime Service Award and the Emerging Leader Award for individuals or groups to be honored for their community service at the 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023.

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Special Events Funding Announced for 2023
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Special Events Funding Announced for 2023

The City of Tacoma’s Events & Recognitions Committee voted to approve $125,000 of Special Events funding for 23 organizations to produce events throughout Tacoma in 2023. These events are free, inclusive, all ages events, which reflect many of the diverse communities and cultures throughout Tacoma.

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77th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting in the Theater District
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77th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting in the Theater District

Tacoma’s annual holiday tree lighting ceremony, marking the official start of the holiday season, is set for Sunday, November 27 at 4 pm at the Pantages Theater at South 9th Street and Broadway Plaza. A full schedule of events begins at 2 pm with the Tacoma Concert Band performance of Sound the Bells.

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Nominations Open for Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Awards
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Nominations Open for Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Awards

The City of Tacoma’s Events & Recognitions Committee (CERC) is now accepting nominations for the Lifetime Service Award and the Emerging Leader Award for individuals or groups to be honored for their community service at the 34th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. The deadline for nominations is Monday, Oct. 31, 2022.

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2022 City of Destiny Awards
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2022 City of Destiny Awards

Mayor Victoria Woodards and the City Council recognized Tacoma’s top volunteers and service providers this year during the 36th annual City of Destiny Awards on June 15, 2022.

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