The Washington Capitals recently announced they were taking over CityCenterDC’s popular Palmer Alley to celebrate their upcoming 50th anniversary season. Now, they’re inviting the public to the official unveiling event and it seems pretty rad.
On Friday, September 6 from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm, Capitals owner Ted Leonsis, along with current and former players Karl Alzner, Martin Fehervary, and Mike Green, will be in attendance at Palmer Alley to sign autographs and take photos with fans.
Alexa Landestoy will emcee the event which will also feature comments from Leonsis, Alzner, Timothy Lowery (Hines Vice President, Mixed-Use), and Brooke Pinto (Ward 2 Councilmember).
Palmer Alley is located a few blocks from Capital One Arena. The Capitals-themed installation will feature hanging pucks, hockey sticks, and a Weagle fixture which will project shadows onto the ground below.
The Capitals worked with PG County-based Design Foundry on the project and the takeover is the first time a sports team has collaborated with CityCenterDC for a sports-related installation.
Here’s the full press release from the Capitals, which includes more details:
CityCenterDC Celebrates Washington Capitals 50th Anniversary with Palmer Alley Unveiling Event
(WASHINGTON, DC) – The Washington Capitals take over CityCenterDC’s popular Palmer Alley to celebrate their upcoming 50th anniversary season. Starting this September, Palmer Alley will be transformed into a Caps-themed atmosphere featuring pucks, hockey sticks, a Weagle fixture, and more suspended throughout the retail alleyway. The takeover marks the first time a sports team has collaborated with CityCenterDC for a sports-related installation.
WHAT
CityCenterDC and The Washington Capitals will celebrate the unveiling of their new Caps-themed installation in Palmer Alley. Visitors can enjoy a fun day of music, games, and treats in celebration of the Capitals 50th Anniversary season.
Capitals owner Ted Leonsis, Capitals player Martin Fehervary and Capitals alumni Karl Alzner and Mike Green will be in attendance to celebrate the unveiling with fans, including photograph and autograph opportunities.
The unveiling will feature an introduction by Monumental Sports Network’s Capitals host and reporter Alexa Landestoy, followed by brief remarks from:
Ted Leonsis – Capitals Owner
Timothy Lowery – Hines Vice President, Mixed-Use
Brooke Pinto – Ward 2 Councilmember
Karl Alzner – Capitals Alumnus
WHEN
The free public event will be on Friday, September 6th 12:30pm – 2:00pm.
The installation will be on display until early November. Beginning Sept. 6, all fans in attendance and up until Nov. 11 are invited to share their photos of Palmer Alley in celebration of the Capitals Anniversary at washcaps.com/palmeralleysweeps for a chance to win Capitals tickets and prizes.
WHERE
Palmer Alley at CityCenterDC
994 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001
For more information and updates please visit http://www.citycenterdc.com.
