Press and Media
Cuatro De Mayo Street Celebration
May 1, 2012
Salsa dancing in the street, performance art and video projection onto the walls of the Hyatt Regency Phoenix. This isn’t your typical Cinco de Mayo celebration - this is Cuatro de Mayo and it’s all about arts and culture.
Spring Fling Pub Crawl Returns
April 30, 2012
Strap on your drinking boots and come explore 18 Downtown Phoenix bars and restaurants during the 2012 Spring Fling Pub Crawl, which returns on Saturday, May 19, from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Spring Fling Pub Crawl is your opportunity to experience the unique nightlife in Downtown Phoenix, collect colorful beads, enjoy exclusive drink specials, and meet new friends in a truly urban environment.
Urban Wine Walk Returns April 21
April 6, 2012
To wine is divine and in Downtown Phoenix we celebrate the many splendid wonders of The Grape twice a year at Urban Wine Walk. The Spring Urban Wine Walk gets uncorked Saturday, April 21 and features 17 restaurants in Uptown Phoenix, Downtown Phoenix, and Downtown Tempe ready and willing to serve up wine and snack pairings at wallet-friendly prices.
Red Alert: Downtown Phoenix to Host Opening Day Celebration April 6
April 3, 2012
There’s a famous baseball song that goes something like, "Take me out to the ballgame/take me out to Downtown. "Seriously, those are the lyrics. America’s pastime returns to the Valley on Friday and to celebrate Downtown Phoenix is throwing a daylong tailgate party at Patriot’s Square (First Avenue east to Central Avenue/Washington south to Jefferson) from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Zombie Walk 3: Where does a ghost go on Saturday night?
September 13th, 2011
Legions of undead will converge in Downtown Phoenix for Zombie Walk 3 as part of a full cauldron of Halloween fun Saturday, October 29. The Downtown Phoenix Partnership and X103.9 present an afternoon and evening gathering with something for the entire family - from tiny ghouls on up to freakish adult Zombies.
Fifth Annual Pub Crawl Features Beads, Beer and Big Fun
September 8th, 2011
The pub crawl tradition lives on! For the fifth year, the Downtown Phoenix Partnership offers yet another way to Live It Up Downtown with six packed hours of nightlife on October 22. The crawl kicks off at 9 p.m. and ends with counting beads and an early morning breakfast for the most hardy.
Urban Wine Walkers to Spend Day Sipping Wine and Soaking in Downtown Ambiance
September 2nd, 2011
The Fall season kicks off with a twist of a cork and the sensual smell of an understated Merlot or the vibrant, fruity aroma of a Chardonnay. Urban Wine Walkers will whet their whistles by sampling wine and soaking in the atmosphere at 17 participating locations on Saturday, September 24.
Downtown Phoenix Partnership Annual Report 2010
September, 2011
In 2010 the Partnership celebrated its 20th anniversary with a focus on a “20 Years of Progress” public relations campaign. Downtown Phoenix is very different today than at the time of our founding in 1990 — there is much greater diversity, activity, and vibrancy. We still have a ways to go, but there is no doubt that Downtown is on the right path.
In the News
Urban Wine Walk This Saturday
September 21st, 2011
In just five days, an exciting beginning to the Fall season opens up with a twist of a cork and the sensual smell of an understated Merlot or the vibrant, fruity aroma of a Chardonnay. Urban Wine Walkers will get the chance to whet their whistles by sampling wine and soaking in the atmosphere at 17 participating locations in Phoenix and Tempe on Saturday, September 24 beginning at 11 a.m.
Urban Wine Walk a pub crawl in Phoenix, Tempe
September 20th, 2011
Legions of undead will converge in Downtown Phoenix for Zombie Walk 3 as part of a full cauldron of Halloween fun Saturday, October 29. The Downtown Phoenix Partnership and X103.9 present an afternoon and evening gathering with something for the entire family - from tiny ghouls on up to freakish adult Zombies.
A wine time on the Metro
September 20th, 2011
Vino fans are invited to sip their way along the Metro light-rail line during the fourth Urban Wine Walk, an event of the Downtown Phoenix Partnership.
Urban Wine Walk This Saturday: Like a Stroll Through the City, Except on the Light Rail, and With Alcohol
September 19th, 2011
With the punishing heat of summer finally looking as if it's going to change its Facebook status to "Over," those of us who have been patiently getting plastered indoors with a glass or two of vino can finally take our imbibing outside (and put some clothes on) at the fourth annual Urban Wine Walk.
