PHOENIX, Arizona — E don happen again! Phoenix wey sabi party don bring back di 602 Day, and dis time e go loud pass di first one. June 2, 2025, na di day wey many local businesses go dey showcase wetin dem fit offer as dem celebrate di city’s original area code, 602. Last year, about 250 firms join di gist, and dis time around, we fit expect even more.
Dishes wey go cost $6.02 go dey everywhere, from food to wahala-free merchandise wey anybody fit collect if dem mention di holiday. Dis year, businesses wan carry di celebration stretch from June 2, go over days before and after. Example be Randy’s Donuts for Phoenix and Gilbert, wey go dey sell dozen doughnuts for $6.02 from Friday till Tuesday. Na real mouth-water we dey talk! (Hope say dem no go finish all di tings before us reach o.)
According to Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, dis celebration no be just mere gist; e dey show di creative spirit wey dey push our city forward. She talk say, “602 Day na chance for residents to show their hometown pride, discover local experiences, and sample some beta cuisine. I dey super proud to see our community come together for dis unique and proudly Phoenix day.” (Na so we like am, Mayor Gallego!)
Wetin make di day wey sabi pass na di culture wey dey around, as dem go get performances, art gatherings, and even some contests for people wey wan showcase their talent. Plus, di Phoenix Zoo sef dey do $6.02 entry fee for di holiday. Na real enjoyment be dis! (Abeg, no forget to snap picture wey fit trend for Instagram.)
For to make things ashes, all di move dey come after last year wey dey successful with just over 100 organizations join hands. Dis year wey many wan play, we fit talk say na real Phoenix spirit wey dey happen here. From food to drinks, and even some fine retail items, all na sweet deal.
If you no sabi how to join di action, just shop around town! E get all kinds of deals wey dey happen for local libraries, parks, and even senior centers. Everybody dey enter di celebration, some as free experiences.
So, grab your friends and waka go celebrate 602 Day on June 2. Make sure to enjoy di vibes, and who knows, you fit find new spots wey go sweet for your belle. Come make we show di world say na Phoenix pure we dey! (Forget am if you dey miss your own hometown culture; we dey enjoy our own plenty!)
