A celebration of the 253’s creative spirit through film, photography, and story.
recap.
In 2025, the ten collaborated with more than 50 community members who lead with love. We turned the 7 Seas warehouse into a movie theater and celebrated this historic moment with hundreds of our closest friends.
“Flowers for My City” is a film and book with the theme:
celebrate instead of compete, to recognize instead of criticize, and to give flowers to the people who make the 253 what it is.
This theme is more than just a slogan. It’s a movement to shift our city’s energy. Every piece, every conversation, and every moment is designed to make Tacoma pause and reflect:
what does giving flowers mean to you?
watch the film.
If you're able - you're welcome to contribute.
Any contribution helps us to keep the ten sustainable for years to come
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The Flowers for My City Yearbook is part documentary, part keepsake. It's a visual anthology of the campaign’s featured collaborators and stories that have happened throughout the year. This year’s book expands the narrative, pairing intimate portraits with handwritten reflections, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the film and campaign. Each page honors those who make Tacoma bloom, from local legends to culture contributors. Available on our shop page or in-store at King’s Books, Stocklist Goods, or Grit City Books.
the book
the apparel
Own a commemorative piece of the Flowers for My City project, while simultaneously supporting the cause! Your purchase helps us produce future events to uplift the wonderful artists, creatives, and community leaders of the 253. The Flowers for My City apparel was handcrafted with love from our amazingly talented design team and the wonderful folks at Promo Originals.
Can’t Contribute Financially?
there are other ways to support!
COME OUT TO AN EVENT
The Ten hosts year-round events all over the city, keep an eye out on socials and our website for more information and how to get involved.
READ THE BLOGS
We post blogs about all the cool events and happenings, check them out here.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Stay updated on the latest happenings around the 253 on our Instagram page.
JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER
We send out occasional emails to keep everyone in the know
2025 Premiere Event
thank you for joining us
Featured Collaborators
We've partnered with a powerful mix of community creators, leaders, and doers who embody the spirit of the city. Our 2025 collaborators represent art, music, food, business, and culture.
These are the voices breathing life into the 253.
Together, they’ve helped shape “Flowers for My City” into a love letter written by many hands, and they’ll take the stage (on screen and in the book) to remind us what happens when we lift each other up instead of tearing each other down.
