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List of lntended Use of Funds * Operating Supplies Ban ners/Posters/Signage Operating Rentals Equipment Rentals Radio Advertising 2l Supporting Kittitas County as a tourism destination 1. Auay from their place of residence or business and staying overnight in paid accommodations: 2. To a place fifty miles or more away from their place of residence or business for the day or staying overnight; 3. or from another country or state outside of their place of residence or business. You must provide the evidence utilized in determining your projections. Response 2.1 *Wry worild tourisls travelio lctitas G)unty lo attend vour evenvaclivitytfacility? Patriot Night Under the Lights is attractive to tourists because people across our state and region love country music and attending concerts. People also love to find a fun and exciting way to celebrate our independence on the 4th of July, and if a huge firework showcomes along with it, than BONUS! This is a large-scale event meant to cater to the tastes of both locals and tourists alike at a venue well-knor,tn across the Pacific Northwest. Ellensburg and the surrounding Kittitas County area have plenty of available lodging offerings over the course of the 4th of July weekend. On top of that, u€ at KVEC also offer on-site RV and tent canrping. This makes it easy for out-of-tora,n visitors to find a place to stay overnight and be willing to iravel to our area. '2500 characler lir'lit Response 2.2 *Describe the priol success of your evenUactiriitylfacility in atlraction tourists. The first Patriot Night Under the Lights event was held on July 4, 2019 and r,vas credited to be a great success in its pilot year. The entire behindthe-scenes operation was smooth and made the event seamless. From kicking off the concert with a stunning National Anthem lo getting down with Tracy Lavwence as he rocked the stage with "Made of America", then rolling into the professional firevr,rcrk shoq and wrapping up with a fun After Party featuring a Johnny Cash tribute band there rn'ere smiles and laughs from start to finish! This event catered to both families and people of all ages from kids to grandparents. All event partners, service providers, sponsors, volunieers. and event attendees shared the upmosi positive comments and their hope for having the event again. We vrrent into this year's event with lots of momentum and excitement to build off last year, but that story ended quickly wiih the pandemic causing us to postpone this year's event to 2021. 2500 character ilnii Application Questions: Part 2 3llmpact Go to definitions of terms.