A multistop celebration in South King County will mark the historic opening of three new Sound Transit Link light rail stops on Saturday, Dec. 6, including Kent-Des Moines, Star Lake (Kent) and Federal Way.

A ribbon cutting will start off the day’s festivities at 9:30 a.m. at the Federal Way Downtown Station at the Federal Way Transit Center, 31911 23rd Ave. S. The station features 400 new parking spaces in addition to existing garages, public restrooms, and a rebuilt street grid with pedestrian and bicycle improvements.

Speeches from community leaders and the ribbon cutting will finish around 11 a.m. when passengers will be welcomed on board for the first time.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., community members can enter to win prizes by participating in the “Discover. Play. Win!” challenge and

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