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Karissa Braxton, Office of the Mayor// Karissa.Braxton2seattle.gov
TODAY: Mayor Harrell to Join Seattle Public Schools, Seattle Center, and Community Leaders to Break Ground on New Memorial Stadium
Seattle –Today, Mayor Harrell will join Seattle Public Schools, Seattle Center, and community leaders for a groundbreaking and ground blessing ceremony for Seattle Public Schools’ Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center, which is set to undergo a $140 million transformation beginning this summer.
The project is led by Seattle Public Schools, City of Seattle, and One Roof Stadium Partnership (a consortium of Seattle Kraken, Climate Pledge Arena, and One Roof Foundation) – a unique public-private partnership to preserve the stadium’s legacy for future generations.
Free Public Event in the Afternoon
Later in the day, from 4 – 7 p.m., the community is invited for Lights Out . . . For Now: Memorial Stadium Open House & Preview Event at which the stadium gates will be opened to the public for one last time, providing the community with an opportunity to grab a bite to eat for purchase from the onsite food trucks and to picnic on the stadium turf while enjoying live music, capturing keepsake photos, and learning about the exciting plans for Memorial Stadium’s future.
Press interested in attending must RSVP to Karissa.Braxton2@seattle.gov.
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WHEN
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TODAY, Thursday, June 26, 2025. 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
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WHERE
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Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center, 401 5th Avenue North
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WHO
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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell
Acting SPS Superintendent Fred Podesta
Seattle Center Director Marshall Foster
Seattle Kraken President & CEO Tod Leiweke
Muckleshoot and Suquamish tribe members
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WHAT
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Ground Breaking for New Memorial Stadium
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