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Celebrate the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the Puyallup Tribe
Celebrate the launch of this historic event with a joyful celebration rooted in culture.
Festivities begin with a community parade traveling from First Creek Middle School down Portland Avenue, bringing neighbors, youth and partners together in celebration. The parade culminates at the Puyallup Tribe of Indians’ Headquarters, where the Tribal community will host traditional opening ceremonies and share a Lushootseed traditional narrative to mark this historic moment.
The evening concludes with a fireworks display, visible from the Puyallup Tribal Administration front lawn, welcoming visitors from around the world to our region.
Schedule
- 7 p.m. — Community parade begins at First Creek Middle School, proceeding down Portland Avenue
- 8:30 p.m. — Traditional Welcoming Ceremony
- 10 p.m. — Fireworks Display
Location
- Parade Start: First Creek Middle School (1801 E 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98404)
- Opening Ceremonies & Fireworks: Puyallup Tribal Administration (3001 Puyalupabsh St. Tacoma WA, 98404)
Parking & Transportation
- Parking: Parking will be available for the Opening Ceremony & Firework Show at the Puyallup Tribal Administration Parking Garage
- Public Transportation: Pierce Transit has a bus route that stops at Puyallup Tribal Health Authority which is a short walk to the Opening Ceremony location
- ADA accessibility: There is ADA parking adjacent to the administration building as well as the parking garage
Additional Information
- Family-friendly event