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Renton outlines summer program for new Legacy Square, including FIFA watch parties and concerts
Summary
City economic-development staff told the Committee of the Whole they plan 15 FIFA watch parties (June 11–July 19), a June 6 opening celebration and a summer calendar of movie nights, concerts and market activations funded in part by LTAC and a Port of Seattle grant.
Amanda Free, Renton economic development director, told the Committee of the Whole the city will activate Legacy Square with a slate of FIFA watch parties, a June 6 opening celebration and a summer program of concerts, movie nights and market activations to draw people downtown.
Free said the FIFA watch parties are planned for June 11 through July 19, with a stage and screen in the northwest corner of Legacy Square, food trucks, a beverage area and a proposed host or referee persona to keep events running smoothly. "We envision, Legacy Square as an arts and culture hub for Renton," Free said during the presentation.
Why it matters: The program is intended to use new downtown infrastructure, support local businesses and create a regional draw. Staff said the activation year is experimental and intended to produce…
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