November 13, 2019
Contacts
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator, 425-430-6569
Jon Glenn, President, Renton Downtown Partnership, 425-430-7271
Small Business Saturday and
Downtown Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Downtown Renton and Piazza Park
WHAT: The Renton Downtown Partnership presents downtown’s annual Small Business Saturday and 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, festive downtown shops, a holiday craft market and, of course, the arrival of Santa and lighting of the 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 30, 2019
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Shopping activities throughout downtown Renton, including prize drawings for purchases made in downtown Renton businesses.
3 – 7 p.m.: Live music, a holiday craft market, hot cocoa, cookies, and activities for children at Renton Pavilion Event Center (233 Burnett Ave. S.).
5 p.m.: Tree lighting and arrival of Santa at Piazza Park (233 Burnett Ave. S.).
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About the City of Renton
The City of Renton, Washington, with a population of 104,700 (2019), 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, news releases, or Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor pages.