Call to readers: Share your Expo ‘74 memories with The Spokesman-Review

May 2, 2024 Updated Thu., May 2, 2024 at 3:12 p.m.

From staff reports

When: Doors open at 2 p.m. Saturday; Spokane poet laureate Mery Smith speaks at 3:15; Spokane Youth Symphony String Quartet plays at 3:25; Regional Choir of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sings at 3:40; an Asian Coalition is at 4; Native Voices is at 4:45 p.m.; Spokane Children’s Theatre takes the stage at 5:30 p.m.; a pillar procession is at 6:15; Kalimba tribute band plays at 7; and the night is concluded with a drone show at 8:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Do you have a favorite memory from Expo ’74? The Spokesman-Review wants to hear your tale.

As part of a collectible, special edition Expo ’74 section set to run June 16, The S-R is planning to compile memories sent by readers. The memories will run alongside in-depth reporting on the 50th anniversary.

To be considered, please send your story to editor Lindsey Treffry by emailing lindseyt@spokesman.com. Please put “Expo ’74 memory” in the email subject line. Writings should be limited to 400 words. A photo related to your story is recommended, but not required.