{"id":5720,"date":"2025-06-04T10:37:42","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T17:37:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reddevelopment.com\/cityscape\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=5720"},"modified":"2025-06-17T09:28:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T16:28:03","slug":"cruisin-central-valley-metro-downtown-hub-opening-celebration","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.reddevelopment.com\/cityscape\/event\/cruisin-central-valley-metro-downtown-hub-opening-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Cruisin Central | Valley Metro Downtown Hub Opening Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>South Central Extension\/Downtown Hub opening and community celebration set for June 7<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Be part of history on June 7 with celebrations happening at three vibrant locations along the new light rail line \u2013 each offering its own unique flavor of fun, entertainment and local pride. 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