Tacoma: Community Event Funding Announced for 2026

~ The City of Tacoma's Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) has recently announced their decision to reinvest $90,000 in venue revenue to support 28 organizations producing free public festivals and community events in 2026. This funding is made possible through a tax on food and beverages at events held at the Tacoma Dome and Greater Tacoma Convention Center.

The CERC, a volunteer panel, evaluates applications for funding through a competitive process based on merit, capacity, and community impact. The chosen organizations will receive grants ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 to cover direct costs such as traffic control, performers, marketing, and other essential expenses.

According to CERC vice chair Jacob Tice, this program aims to support events that strengthen connections within the community and celebrate its diverse cultures. He stated that each event reflects the creativity and dedication of the Tacoma community and expressed excitement for their growth and success.

These free events are open to all ages and showcase various forms of art including music, performing arts, youth activities, multicultural traditions, heritage celebrations, literary and visual arts, food festivals, dance performances, and more. They are held in different neighborhoods across the city to reflect and celebrate Tacoma's diverse communities.

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In addition to monetary support, selected events may also receive non-monetary assistance through the City Event Services program. This includes access to services from the Tacoma Police Department, Tacoma Fire Department, and the City of Tacoma's Public Works and Environmental Services departments to ensure crowd control, public safety, and smooth event operations.

For more information on these programs offered by Tacoma Venues & Events visit tacomavenues.org.

The 28 organizations awarded funding for their events in 2026 include Alchemy Skateboarding for Go Skate Tacoma; Asia Pacific Cultural Center for Asia Pacific New Year Celebration; Black Night Market for SoulFull Festival; Caribbean Queens for Caribbean Queens Festival; Community Aunties for Miss Juneteenth Pageant; Entertainment Resource Alliance for Military Marvels Art Market; Hilltop Artists in Residence Arts for Night Out Block Party; Job Carr Cabin Museum for Tacoma Fiber Fling; Lincoln International Business Association for Lunar New Year Festival; LTD Presents for Downtown Tacoma Blues & Jazz Festival; McKinley Hill Business Association for McKinley Hill Haunted Street Fair; Museum of Glass for Glass Fest Northwest; Oasis Youth Center for Oasis's Pride Block Party; Proctor Business District Association for Proctor Arts Fest; Rainbow Center for Tacoma Pride Festival; Remakery for Remaker Fair; Sixth Avenue Business District for Art on the Ave; South End Neighborhood Council for SENCo Block Party Fern Hill Edition; Tacoma Art Museum for Día de los Muertos Festival; Tacoma Central Neighborhood Council for Tacoma Porchfest; Tacoma Light Trail for Tacoma Light Trail New Year's Eve Celebration; Tacoma Parks Foundation/Parks Tacoma for MOSAIC; Tacoma Puzzle Hunt for Tacoma Puzzle Hunt; Tacoma Refugee Choir for Rally for Peace and Welcoming; Tacoma Sister Cities for Tacoma Kitakyushu Children's Day, Washington State Historical Societyfor IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival, WayOut Kidsfor Juneteenth Celebration: A Road to Economic Freedom, and Write253for Wayzgoose.

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These events not only provide free entertainment and cultural experiences to the community but also contribute to the economic growth of the city. The City of Tacoma is proud to support these organizations and their efforts in fostering access, opportunity, and belonging within the community.

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