Cruisin Central | Valley Metro Downtown Hub Opening Celebration
June 7, 2025 8:00 am
South Central Extension/Downtown Hub opening and community celebration set for June 7
Valley Metro and the City of Phoenix are thrilled to invite you to a day of excitement, culture and community as we unveil 5.5 new miles of light rail with the opening of the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub....
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South Central Extension/Downtown Hub opening and community celebration set for June 7
Valley Metro and the City of Phoenix are thrilled to invite you to a day of excitement, culture and community as we unveil 5.5 new miles of light rail with the opening of the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub.
Be part of history on June 7 with celebrations happening at three vibrant locations along the new light rail line – each offering its own unique flavor of fun, entertainment and local pride. Use the Cruisin’ Central Guide to help navigate all three celebrations.
Light rail service from stations along the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub begins at 9:30 a.m.
Event timeline:
- 7:45 a.m. – Cruisin’ on Central parade begins at Ed Pastor Transit Center (Broadway/Central Ave)
- 8:30 a.m. – Parade concludes at Central Ave/Baseline Park-and-Ride
- 8:30 a.m. – Speaking program and celebration begins at Baseline/Central Ave Park-and-Ride
- 9:15 a.m. – Ribbon cutting ceremony with daytime fireworks, followed by First Ride opportunity
- 9:30 a.m. – Light rail service begins along the entire SCE/DH corridor
- 10 a.m. – noon. – Celebrations continue at all three event locations
Join us for:
- Cruisin’ on Central parade going south on Central Avenue from Broadway to Baseline Road
- Low rider car show (Ed Pastor Transit Center)
- Local business pop-ups (all event locations)
- Family fun activities (all event locations)
- Local food vendors (all event locations)
- Performances by local entertainers of all ages (all event locations)
- Remarks, ribbon cutting and first rides (Baseline/Central Ave Park-and-Ride)
- Commemorative Copper cards & other Cruisin’ Central swag (all event locations)
When:
Saturday, June 7, 2025
8 a.m. to noon
Where:
Downtown Hub (CityScape)
1 E. Washington St.
1 E. Washington St.
