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City of Destiny Awards: Nominations Open Through March 14, 2025
The City of Tacoma is now accepting nominations for the 39th Annual City of Destiny Awards, a tradition honoring outstanding local volunteers since 1987. The nomination period closes on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.


Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Returns in 2025
The City of Tacoma’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) announces the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration taking place on Monday, January 20, 2025.

Hams for the Holidays – Ham Giveaway for Those in Need
Commencement Bank, Tacoma Venues & Events, and Nourish Pierce County, along with generous local sponsors and volunteers, are putting on the first annual Hams for the Holidays at the Tacoma Dome. This event will provide ham (and limited ham alternatives) to families experiencing food insecurities this holiday season.

Greater Tacoma Convention Center Recognized Again in Top Convention Centers in North America
EXHIBITOR magazine, a leading industry publication, has named the Greater Tacoma Convention Center to its best convention centers in North America for a fifth time.








Stuff the Bus at P!NK Concert
Communities In Schools of Tacoma (CIST) announce a partnership with the Tacoma Dome for a Stuff the Bus school supply drive at the upcoming P!NK concert on Wednesday, September 4.

Tacoma Venues & Events Director Adam Cook Named International Association of Venue Managers Board Chair
The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) announces the appointment of Adam Cook, CVE, as the Chair of the IAVM Board of Directors.


AEW Comes to the Tacoma Dome for the First Time Ever
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) makes its debut in Tacoma with one of the biggest pay-per-view events of the year. Packed with action, AEW’s WrestleDream live on PPV comes to the Tacoma Dome on October 12.

Tacoma Venues & Events Presents SkillShops Series
Tacoma Venues & Events (TVE) presents SkillShops, an innovative series of workshops designed to empower community members and event organizers with essential skills and resources to successfully plan and execute events in Tacoma.