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9129122,12:19 PM <br />Response 2.2* <br />Application Questions: Parl 2 <br />3l lmpact <br />LTAC Clerk Review <br />Describe the prior success of your evenUactivity/facility in attraction tourists. <br />When the Easton Memorial Day Celebration began in 1991, the eventwas <br />primarily local people having fun and gathering to hold a parade. lt provided an <br />opportunity for community members to gather and enjoy each others company. <br />As the event became more popular, strictly by "word of mouth" it became more of <br />a big deal. <br />A "changing of the guards" in 2014 brought new ideas and a fresh look to the <br />event. Then more and more people came. 8 years later, we are stronger than <br />ever. We added a street fair, car show, motorcycle show and KidZone. <br />Seeing the opportunity to provide a unique event in a very small town, the <br />committee began to look for more ways to market and promote the celebration. <br />With the help of Kittitas CLTAC grant funds the committee additional marketing <br />options to help spread the work about the Memorial Day Celebration. Using paid <br />advertising, online marketing, printed posters and flyers that were distributed <br />widely, we saw our small local event growing into a popular event which began <br />drawing more and more people to our area. ln 2019, we had our largest <br />participation, 4,000 people! Our smalltown community event has become a small- <br />town celebration to put on your calendar to attend. Every year we learn something <br />new. Learning what worked and what didn't. <br />Although this town may seem like it has no future economy. My hope is big! That <br />one day, this event will be the beginning of reviving Easton to its once booming <br />economy. <br />2500 character limit <br />lf-app-16-03.co.kittitas.wa.us/Forms/form/submission/history/77651/85653?hideHeader=true 7t16