Renton will be celebrating its 120th anniversary later this month. It will be a weekend of festivities that will take place from the downtown area to the shores of Lake Washington.
There will be a family-friendly Multicultural Festival at the Pavilion Event Center presented by the city working with the Inclusion Task Force from the Mayor’s office and several local community organizations and groups. Diversity and community will be celebrated with live performances by dance teams and many local cultural musicians, interactive games, food, arts, community booths, and storytelling.
The Voice of the Planet Multicultural Art Exhibit will also be at the Pavilion Event Center. The artwork of diverse and talented artists will be on display. Both activities will take place on Saturday, September 18 from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm. Brochure printing is often used to list such artists and their pieces and provide more information about their work.
There will be an International Food Festival at Piazza Park offerings samples from many of the city’s downtown restaurants. People can purchase an international passport bundle and enjoy tastes from around the world while they stroll through the city. This will also be on Saturday, September 18 from noon to 6:00 pm.
The day will end with a fireworks shows over Lake Washington at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Music by a DJ will begin at 6:30 pm, with the fireworks to begin around 8:15 pm.
