City of Tacoma's Special Events Bulletin
Tacoma's Special Events Bulletin
November 12, 2012
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NOTE: The event times listed are for the actual event, and street closures will start earlier and end later. See www.cityoftacoma.org/events calendar for details on street closures.
View all of Tacoma's upcoming special events on the City's website - you can access road closure information and the issued permits here, too.
Go to Metro Parks' website to find out what's going on in our fabulous parks and how to reserve one of their parks for your event.
For events and concerts at the Tacoma Dome, visit the Tacoma Dome Website, or the Facebook Page.
The City’s Green Event Program helps events have a more sustainable impact on the environment. The program is mandatory for medium to large events (over 1,000 attendees) and requires an application form consisting of a Scorecard Application, Waste Management Plan, and optional Environmental Services Event Support form for free or reduced in-kind services (trash, recycling, portable toilets). An Event Wrap-Up Form is also required.
Participating in the program allows events to earn recognition for their sustainable endeavors and furthers the sustainability vision of the community. Visit www.cityoftacoma.org/GreenEvents to learn more, or email sustainability@cityoftacoma.org.
Recurring Events
Tacoma Runners Weekly (#19-0001)
WHEN: Every Thursday year round, 630 PM - 730 PM
WHERE: Locations vary each week
WHAT: 5K, out and back, fun run, involving local restaurants and bars and people interested in running for fun
WEBSITE
Proctor Farmers Market (#18-0129)
WHEN: Every Saturday through December 14, 9 AM - 2 PM
WHERE: N 27th Street between Proctor and Madison
WHAT: Farmers Market focuses on food products: produce, meat, fish, artisan and prepared food.
WEBSITE
Upcoming Events
Tacoma Broadway Farmers Market - Winter Market (19-0016)
WHEN: Thursday, November 21, 10 AM - 2 PM
WHERE: On Broadway between S 9th and 11th streets
WHAT: Find a feast for your table and gifts for the holidays.
FACEBOOK
Whitman Elementary Turkey Trot (19-0129)
WHEN: Friday, November 22, 9:15 - 11:15 AM
WHERE: Streets surrounding Whitman Elementary S 39th, 40th, L & J streets
WHAT: Annual Turkey Trot run for Whitman Elementary students
WEBSITE
Norpoint Turkey Trot - Metro Parks (19-0130)
WHEN: Thursday, November 28, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
WHERE: Begin at the Center at Norpoint and through streets of Northeast Tacoma
WHAT: 24th annual Norpoint Turkey Trot - 5k run, 2 mile run/walk and kids dash
WEBSITE
Tacoma City Turkey Trot (19-0098)
WHEN: Thursday, November 28, 7:30 AM - 1 PM
WHERE: 5k begins at Fleet Feet store at 3812 N 26th and 1k will begin near 2323 N Shirley Street
WHAT: Annual Tacoma City Turkey Trot 5k and 1k for kids
WEBSITE
City of Tacoma's Annual Tree Lighting (19-0131)
WHEN: Saturday, November 30, 4:30 - 6:30 PM
WHERE: In front of the Pantages Theater at S 9th and Broadway
WHAT: 74th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting. Gather for carols and photos with Santa.
WEBSITE
North Pole Giveaway (19-0133)
WHEN: Saturday, December 7, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
WHERE: East Harrison Street from McKinley Ave to East I Street
WHAT: The Tacoma Christian Center is giving away new toys to low income families
WEBSITE
Glass Sale (19-0122)
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WHERE: South 23rd Street in front of Tacoma Glassblowing
WHAT: Tacoma Glassblowing glass sale
WEBSITE
6th Avenue Santa Parade (19-0116)
WHEN: Sunday, December 8, 4:30 - 7:00 PM
WHERE: 6th Avenue between State and Alder Streets
WHAT: Bands, Floats, Street Vendors, Music, Entertainment, Carolers, Shopping, and this year Santa will be on the Ave greeting families and posing for pictures!
WEBSITE
Santa Runs Tacoma (19-0105)
WHEN: Saturday, December 14, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
WHERE: Dock Street, Schuster Parkway, Ruston Way
WHAT: Annual event, A Tacoma Tradition! A festive affair featuring a 5K, 10K and Half Marathon. New this year, 3 person relay teams for the Half Marathon. All race participants for all distances receive a medal!
WEBSITE
Tacoma Venues & Events
City of Tacoma
2727 E D St.
Tacoma, WA 98421
Tacoma Venues & Events
Special Events Coordinator
Kala Dralle
(253) 573-2523
kdralle@cityoftacoma.org
Tacoma Police Department
Sgt. Gary Roberts
groberts@cityoftacoma.org
Tacoma Fire Department
Lt. Ken Hansen
(253) 591-5762
khansen@cityoftacoma.org
Resources
To apply for a City of Tacoma Special Event Permit, go to http://tacomapermits.org/.
Permits for the Esplanade, 21st Street Park, and other properties along the Thea Foss Waterway are not issued by the City, but by the Foss Waterway Owners Association. For more information please contact them at (253) 265-3042 or 1 (877) 460-5880.
Visit the City of Tacoma's Fire Department's event permits webpage.
If you want to request service from any City of Tacoma department, call 3-1-1, or go to TacomaFIRST311 and use one of the online request forms.