Tacoma's Special Events Bulletin March 3, 2020

City of Tacoma's Special Events Bulletin

This subscription-generated, weekly bulletin provides current information about special event permit applications that have been filed with the Special Events Office. If you wish to continue receiving regular updates, you won't need to do anything. If you wish to unsubscribe, see the bottom of this email message.

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

Upcoming Events

City of Tacoma - State of the City Address
WHEN: Wednesday, March 4, 6:30 PM
WHERE: Mount Tahoma High School Auditorium, 4634 S. 74th Street
WHAT: Mayor Woodards will speak on the theme "Our Future in Focus". Community members who are interested in attending this free, public event must register in advance via Eventbrite. Due to space limitations, seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Those interested in attending the State of the City Address are encouraged to register by Friday, February 21, 2020 at 3 PM. 
WEBSITE

TCMA St. Paddy's Day Run Tacoma (#19-0023)
WHEN: Saturday, March 14, 8 AM - 1 PM
WHERE: Starting in Downtown Tacoma at 815 Pacific Ave and along Schuster and Ruston Way
WHAT: Annual multi-leg runs - 1k, 5k, 10k, relay, and 1/2 marathon
WEBSITE

South Sound Sustainability Expo
WHEN: Saturday, March 14, 10 AM - 3 PM
WHERE: Greater Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Commerce Street
WHAT: Free and family-friendly event brings together thousands of community members, local businesses, non-profits and organizations dedicated to environmental sustainability. The Expo features innovative workshops, local art, screen printing, and educational activities.
WEBSITE

Proctor Farmers Market - Winter Market (#18-0129)
WHEN: Saturday, March 14, 10 AM - 1 PM
WHERE: N 27th Street between Proctor and Madison
WHAT: Farmers Market focuses on food products: produce, meat, fish, artisan and prepared food.
WEBSITE

Daffodil Festival Parade (#20-0007)
WHEN: Saturday, April 4, 10:15 AM
WHERE: Downtown Tacoma, on Pacific Ave from S 9th to 24th
WHAT: The Daffodil Festival is dedicated to provide Pierce County with community service, leadership training, educational opportunities and four fantastic parades in Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner and Orting.
WEBSITE

The Ride for Major Taylor (#20-0003)
WHEN: Sunday, April 5, 9 AM
WHERE: Through Port of Tacoma on SR 509, surface streets, to Pt. Defiance Ferry
WHAT: Annual recreational fundraising bicycle ride for the Major Taylor Project
WEBSITE

Junior Daffodil Parade (#20-0010)
WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 10 AM - 12 PM
WHERE: Proctor District at N Proctor and 26th streets
WHAT: Tacoma's non-motorized, family participant, daffodil festival - "The largest children's parade in the state!"
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.