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9129122. 11:10 AM <br />Response 2.2* <br />Application Questions: Part 2 <br />3l lmpact <br />LTAC Clerk Review <br />Describe the prior success of your evenvactivity/facility in attraction tourists. <br />We had our biggest year yet in 2022 with an increase in event attendees, which <br />included more non-local people (tourists). Despite having colder weather than <br />normal in early July, we were able to maintain beverage sales levels throughout <br />the evening and we had several more food vendors participate this year. lt was <br />unfortunate that the City of Ellensburg had to cancel their activities in the Pool and <br />Memorial Park the morning of the event, but that didn't put a damper on the rest of <br />the event and things picked right up when doors opened for the concert. <br />After a stunning National Anthem by a recently graduated E.H.S student, we had <br />opening act Briana Renea kick off the concert and get people going before Easton <br />Corbin took the stage. Easton Corbin put on a great performance and brought in <br />some younger crowd than past artists, but he had a classic country sound and <br />presence that was enjoyed by all ages. <br />It was so fun to get the fireworks show back and lit off this year. lt was so <br />appreciated by the ticket buyers and the community members all around who get <br />to enjoy it for free. There's a lot of safety planning and preparation that goes into <br />this fireworks show, although it all hinges on the wind speed in the end. The <br />weather couldn't have cooperated any better for us! This professional setup is the <br />safest way for the whole community to enjoy a grand-scale fireworks show in one <br />location without them risking lighting off their own at home. <br />The night closed with the Patriot After Party in Behind the Chutes featuring Briana <br />Renea. Her high energy, stellar cover performances, and rocking original songs <br />kept people dancing until the very end. Overall, 2022lurned out to be a smooth <br />operation and great event to bring in tourists and give locals a way to celebrate <br />within their community too. The event partners, service providers, sponsors, <br />volunteers, and event attendees shared the upmost positive comments and many <br />our looking forward to a bigger 2023! <br />2500 character limit <br />lf-app-16-03.co.kittitas.wa.us/Forms/form/submission/history/77602/85647?hideHeader=true 5t14