HomeMy WebLinkAbout11Nov14SBSTreeLightingMEDIA ADVISORY
November 14, 2017
City of Renton Contact
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator, 425-430-6569
Renton Downtown Partnership
Jon Glenn, 206-659-2288
Small Business Saturday and Downtown Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 25, 2017
Downtown Renton and Piazza Park
WHAT: The Renton Downtown Partnership and Piazza Renton present downtown’s annual Small
Business Saturday and Downtown Tree Lighting celebration, a full day of events designed to
support small, locally owned businesses and usher in the holiday season.
There will be activities for all ages, including live music, holiday treats, kids’ activities, Pop Up
Market, festive Downtown shops, and, of course, the arrival of Santa and lighting of the
downtown holiday tree.
Small Business Saturday is a national event sponsored by American Express. It is a shopping
holiday to encourage people across the country to support small, local businesses.
Come shop, dine, and play this holiday season in Downtown Renton!
WHEN: Saturday, November 25, 2017
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Shopping activities throughout Downtown Renton, including prize
drawings for purchases made in Downtown Renton businesses.
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Pop Up Market in the Renton Pavilion Event Center featuring handcrafted
and specialty items from local vendors and pop up shops.
3 – 7 p.m. Music, holiday treats, and activities for children in Renton Pavilion Event
Center.
5 p.m. Tree lighting and arrival of Santa at Piazza Park.
More details: facebook.com/rentondowntownpartnership/
About the City of Renton
The City of Renton, Washington, with a population of 102,700 (2017), is located on the southeast shore of Lake
Washington, just south of Seattle. Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace, and favorable
business climate have attracted the attention of nationally recognized companies that are providing
employees and their families an outstanding quality of life. Renton is the home of Boeing, PACCAR, IKEA, the
Seattle Seahawks, and the eternal resting place of Jimi Hendrix. More information can be found on our website
(rentonwa.gov), Facebook page (CityofRenton), and Twitter (@CityofRenton).
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