AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – A city landmark highlighting the entrance and exit to downtown Amarillo for more than 20 years will add to the bright lights of the city as the Center City Gateway Arches officially light up Tuesday, May 20.
“We are so excited for the Amarillo community to see this new and colorful version of the Center City Gateway Arches,” said Beth Duke, Center City executive director. “Countless cars pass by these arches every day. The restoration project adds a completely new element to what has become a downtown landmark.”
The Center City Gateway Arches will officially light up with a public ceremony:
- Center City Gateway Arches lighting ceremony.
- Tuesday, May 20.
- The lighting ceremony will begin with speakers at 8 p.m. Mayor Cole Stanley will officially flip the switch to light up the Center City Gateway Arches around 8:30 p.m.
- A primary viewing area will be the grassy lot at Officewise, 1200 S. Taylor St. On-street parking is available.
The restoration project began in September 2024, funded collaboratively by the city of Amarillo, Center City and the Center City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 1…