AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The City of Amarillo announced it will host an official lighting ceremony on May 20 for the newly restored Center City Gateway Arches, which will colorfully illuminate a major thoroughfare into the downtown area.
The Center City Gateway Arches have stood at the entrance and exit to downtown Amarillo for more than 20 years, noted city officials, and were restored with collaborative funding provided by the city, Center City and Center City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 1. As noted in previous reports, the restoration project began in September 2024.
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“We are so excited for the Amarillo community to see this new and colorful version of the Center City Gateway Arches,” said Center City Executive Director Beth Duke. “Countless cars pass by these arches every day. The restoration project adds a completely new element to what has become a downtown landmark.”
As detailed by the city, the restoration includes LED lights that will allow the arches to display a variety of colors, including red, white, blue and green lights for festive settings during the July 4 holiday and the Christmas season.
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The lighting ceremony will begin at the Center City Gateway Arches at 8 p.m. on May 20, with Amarillo Mayor Cole Stanley flipping the switch to turn on the lights at around 8:30 p.m…