ADVISORY/Space Needle Begins Memorial Day Transformation; Landmark's Roof to be Painted in Flowing American Flag Design to Honor Those Who Serve and Protect.City Desks, News, Assignment & Photo Editors ADVISORY...for Wednesday Wednesday: see week. (May 21) SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2003 Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 21, the Space Needle's rooftop is being transformed into a brilliant display of community patriotism Patriotism See also Chauvinism, Loyalty. America, Captain comic-strip character known as the “protector of the American way.” [Comics: Horn, 155–156] American elm traditional symbol of American patriotism. as artisans paint a vibrant, flowing American American, river, 30 mi (48 km) long, rising in N central Calif. in the Sierra Nevada and flowing SW into the Sacramento River at Sacramento. The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill (see Sutter, John Augustus) along the river in 1848 led to the California gold rush of flag atop the tower. The work is part of the Landmark's Memorial Day celebration, which includes activities on Friday Friday: see Sabbath; week. Friday young Indian rescued by Crusoe and kept as servant and companion. [Br. Lit.: Robinson Crusoe] See : Servant and next Monday. Along with MIX 92.5 KLSY, the Space Needle Noun 1. Space Needle - a tower 605 feet tall in Seattle; a tourist attraction Seattle - a major port of entry and the largest city in Washington; located in west central Washington on the protected waters of Puget Sound with the snow-capped peaks of the Cascade is hosting this High Flyin' Salute to service personnel from the military, fire and police departments as a way to say "thank you" for the outstanding leadership and protection they provide. This Wednesday, the Space Needle will be hosting a Media Preview of the roof painting from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to allow for up-close viewing and photography of the Memorial Day tribute.
WHAT: Media preview of the Space Needle's rooftop being transformed
into a giant flowing American Flag in honor of Memorial Day.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 21
Painting from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
NOTE: Painting date and times are dependent on the weather.
WHERE: On top of the Space Needle.
HOW: To arrange a time to climb atop the Space Needle to photograph
the painting process, please contact Dave Mandapat at
206/423-1540.
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