A free concert is coming to Metropolitan Park tomorrow (Wednesday) as Amazon prepares to celebrate HQ2’s one-year anniversary later this month.
Indie rock artist Zach Person will be performing his sophomore album, “Let’s Get Loud,” from 5-5:45 p.m. on the park’s Central Green at 525 14th Street S. A “loud and raw” blend of “high-energy rock anthems and head-bobbing funk rhythms” is promised, along with free picnic blankets.
“Person describes the album — produced by Nashville-based rocker Tyler Bryant — as an audio diary of his mid-twenties, bestowing it the title ‘Let’s Get Loud’ as a nod to his musical mantra,” a press release says.
More Met Park entertainment is scheduled for Saturday, June 22 at a “community day” celebrating HQ2’s opening last June. Food tastings, a DJ, children’s activities, a brunch garden and interactive art installations are all scheduled to happen from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 510 14th Street S.
A complete press release is below.
Join Amazon for HQ2 Community Day, a celebration of HQ2’s first anniversary in National Landing with a day of outdoor fun. Neighbors of all ages can take part in the fun, including exciting activities for children, a DJ, interactive art installations, food tastings from local eateries, a brunch garden, lawn games, a farmers market and much more. Details are included on the Eventbrite link here.
HQ2 Community Day commemorates Amazon’s ongoing dedication to being a good neighbor and community partner in Virginia. Since announcing plans to build its second headquarters in Arlington, Amazon has worked to fulfill its commitment to becoming one of the most trusted business and community partners in the region. Last year, Amazon donated more than $73 million to over 100 organizations in the area, making it the top corporate philanthropist in the region.
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WHEN: Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
WHAT: The event will provide opportunities to:
- Visit the Kid’s Corner and enjoy cotton candy, face painting, glitter tattoos and bubbles
- Enjoy beverages and local craft beers at the Boozy Brunch Garden, or grab a bite from one of Met Park’s restaurants
- Make your mark on HQ2 with interactive art walls and chalk art
- Visit the community library to donate an old book and swap for a new one
- Enjoy lawn games like cornhole, Connect 4 and Jenga
- Stroll through Met Park’s Saturday Market, where vendors sell produce, hot food and handcrafted art items
- Snap a picture at the photo booth equipped with themed props
WHERE: Amazon HQ2’s Metropolitan Park, 510 14th St. S, Arlington, VA 22202
