South Central Extension/Downtown Hub opening and community celebration set for June 7 | (Screengrab taken from Cultural Coalition)

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.

Haga clic aquí para ver el contenido en español South Central Extension/Downtown Hub opening and community celebration set for June 7 Be part of history on June 7 with celebrations happening at three vibrant locations along the new light rail line – each offering its own unique flavor of fun, entertainment and local pride.  Download the Cruisin' Central Guide Light rail service from stations along the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub begins at 9:30 a.m. Join us for: Cruisin’ on Central parade going south on Central Avenue from Broadway to Baseline Road Low rider car show (Ed Pastor Transit Center only) Local business pop-ups Family fun activities Local food vendors Performances by local entertainers of all ages Remarks, ribbon cutting and first rides Commemorative Copper cards & other Cruisin’ Central swag When: Saturday, June 7, 2025 8 a.m. to noon Where: Downtown Hub (CityScape) 1 E. Washington St. Ed Pastor Transit Center 10 W. Broadway Rd. (Low Rider car show) Baseline/Central Ave Park-and-Ride  7436 S. Central Ave.   Parking information Baseline/Central Ave Park-and-Ride | 7436 S. Central Ave. | Free Shopping Plaza | 26 E. Baseline Rd. | Free Southgate Center | 7227 S. Central Ave. | Free Roeser Plaza | 5225 S. Central Ave. | Free Parking Garage | 1 E. Washington Ave. | Paid Parking Parking Garage | 324 N. 1st Ave. | Paid Parking Parking Lot| 301 E. Jackson St. | Paid Parking Parking Lot | 1 W. Jackson St. | Paid Parking Event timeline 7:45 a.m. - Cruisin' on Central parade begins at Ed Pastor Transit Center (Broadway/Central Ave) 8:30 a.m. - Parade concludes at Central Ave/Baseline Park-and-Ride 8:30 a.m. - Speaking program and celebration begins at Baseline/Central Ave Park-and-Ride 9:15 a.m. - Ribbon cutting ceremony with daytime fireworks, followed by First Ride opportunity 9:30 a.m. - Light rail service begins along the entire SCE/DH corridor 10 a.m. - noon. - Celebrations continue at all three event locations Special thank you to our Platinum Sponsors: For more information, please visit valleymetro.org/southcentral/opening.