Bellevue Welcoming Week Events Set for September

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  The City of Bellevue has announced its annual Welcoming Week events for 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The Welcoming Week events are scheduled throughout September“The City of Bellevue will celebrate through a variety of free and low-cost public events at City Hall and Bellevue community centers throughout September.”
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  The flagship event of Welcoming Week is on September 19 at City Hall“On Saturday, Sept. 19, the city’s biennial Experience Bellevue! program will serve as the flagship event for this year’s Welcoming Week festivities.”
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  The celebration is now in its 10th year in East King CountyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The event will include free and low-cost activities at City Hall“The City of Bellevue will celebrate through a variety of free and low-cost public events at City Hall and Bellevue community centers throughout September.”
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  The event will include free and low-cost activities at community centers“The City of Bellevue will celebrate through a variety of free and low-cost public events at City Hall and Bellevue community centers throughout September.”
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  The event aims to foster connections among immigrants, refugees, and longtime residents“Welcoming Week is a national celebration that brings together neighbors of all backgrounds, especially those who are immigrants and refugees, to build strong connections and affirm the importance of inclusive communities.”
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  Mayor Mo Malakoutian stated the event aims to 'open the doors of city government and show everyone belongs here'“"Welcoming Week is our chance to open the doors of city government and show everyone belongs here," said Mayor Mo Malakoutian.”
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  Mayor Mo Malakoutian emphasized community bonds“"Welcoming Week is our chance to open the doors of city government and show everyone belongs here," said Mayor Mo Malakoutian. "When longtime residents, newcomers, immigrants and refugees all come together, we strengthen the bonds that make Bellevue such a vibrant, compassionate community. I'm grateful to every neighbor who shows up to welcome one another fully."”
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  The mayors of Bellevue and four neighboring cities will issue a joint proclamation for the events“The mayors of Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Redmond and Sammamish will issue a joint proclamation inviting the community to connect across differences at Welcoming Week events.”
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  Eastside for All is serving as the hub for Eastside Welcoming Week activities“Eastside for All is the hub for Eastside Welcoming Week and hosts a calendar of events.”
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  Accommodations for accessibility can be requested by contacting the city's diversity office“For alternate formats, interpreters or reasonable accommodations, please phone at least 48 hours in advance 425-452-7855 (voice) or email [email protected].”
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  Accommodations for accessibility can be requested at least 48 hours in advance“For alternate formats, interpreters or reasonable accommodations, please phone at least 48 hours in advance 425-452-7855 (voice) or email [email protected].”