The City of Tacoma’s Events & Recognitions Committee (CERC) voted to approve $90,000 of Special Events funding for 39 organizations to produce events throughout Tacoma in 2024.

The City of Tacoma’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) announces the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration on Monday, January 15, 2024.

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

Tacoma’s annual holiday tree lighting ceremony, marking the official start of the holiday season, is set for Saturday, November 25 at 5 pm at the Pantages Theater at South 9th Street and Broadway Plaza. A full schedule of events begins at 3 pm with the Tacoma Concert Band performance of Joy to the World.

The City of Tacoma is now accepting applications for funding to produce public-benefiting special events in 2024.

The City of Tacoma’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) is now accepting nominations for the Lifetime Service Award and the Emerging Leader Award for individuals or groups to be honored for their community service at the 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023.

Tacoma Venues & Events (TVE) invites the community to celebrate the Tacoma Dome’s 40th anniversary by sharing their stories for an upcoming documentary.

More than 100,000 people are expected to attend graduations during 27 ceremonies held at the Tacoma Dome this year.

Mayor Victoria Woodards and the City Council will recognize Tacoma’s top volunteers and service providers during the 36th Annual City of Destiny Awards. The ceremony is planned for Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 5 p.m., at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall.

The City of Tacoma’s Events & Recognitions Committee voted to approve $125,000 of Special Events funding for 23 organizations to produce events throughout Tacoma in 2023. These events are free, inclusive, all ages events, which reflect many of the diverse communities and cultures throughout Tacoma.

Nominations for the City of Tacoma’s City of Destiny Awards, which has been honoring local volunteers for the past 37 years, are open now and due by Monday, Jan. 30, 2023.

Tacoma’s annual holiday tree lighting ceremony, marking the official start of the holiday season, is set for Sunday, November 27 at 4 pm at the Pantages Theater at South 9th Street and Broadway Plaza. A full schedule of events begins at 2 pm with the Tacoma Concert Band performance of Sound the Bells.

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

The City of Tacoma is now accepting applications for funding to produce public-benefiting special events in 2023.

The City of Tacoma’s Events & Recognitions Committee (CERC) is now accepting nominations for the Lifetime Service Award and the Emerging Leader Award for individuals or groups to be honored for their community service at the 34th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. The deadline for nominations is Monday, Oct. 31, 2022.

Tacoma Venues & Events (TVE) announces the promotions of several key staff to lead multiple departments in the operation of the Tacoma Dome, Greater Tacoma Convention Center, Special Events, and Tacoma City Theaters.

Mayor Victoria Woodards and the City Council recognized Tacoma’s top volunteers and service providers this year during the 36th annual City of Destiny Awards on June 15, 2022.

The 11-member committee is comprised of Tacoma residents, with representatives from each of Tacoma's five Council Districts, who bring a range of perspectives and expertise that focus on the City’s commitment to celebrate civic engagement and special observations, are knowledgeable and passionate about volunteers and their valued contribution to their communities and enjoy working with others to recognize those who give back.

In December 2021, The Tacoma City Council passed Ordinance 28794 designating June 19, Juneteenth, as an officially observed holiday by the City of Tacoma.