The Container Park had its grand opening with much fan fare. On hand for the ceremony was Mayor Carolyn Goodman and Tony Hsieh & Fred Mossler of Zappos/Downtown Project (Photo credit: www.khanhx.com).

Mayor Carolyn Goodman
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In addition to the official ribbon cutting ceremony, Mayor Carolyn issued a proclamation that December 5, 2013 is Container Park Day. On hand to entertain the crowd gathering for the ceremony were beatbox / A capella sensation The Sound Collage; as well as music and dance provided by the Las Vegas Academy.

30-feet super slide
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The Container Park, as its namesake implies, is made entirely out of shipping containers. It serves as business incubator space, giving new entrepreneurs retail opportunities. The shipping containers which have been converted house businesses are simply too small to hold a full blown operation, but it is just large enough for a small shop. The other major features of the Container Park is a 40-foot tall fire breathing praying mantis, a Catalyst Dome, and a tree-house made entirely out of shipping containers. For more info about the Container Park can be found at http://downtowncontainerpark.com/

Tony Hsieh, Carolyn Goodman, Fred Mossler (ribbon cutting)
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Tony Hsieh, Carolyn Goodman, Fred Mossler (Container Park Day promclaimation)
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Debra Sasser (Las Vegas Kettle Corn)
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Tree house
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Brandi Allen, Melissa Lemon (702dtvl)
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Shannon Joyel (The Sound Collage)
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Savannah Smith
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Joshua Danger (The Sound Collage)
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CupKates
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Downtown Container Park Grand Opening
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Jessica Galindo
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Jennifer Jordan and partner (BluMarble)
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Showbots
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Elyse Ariane (The Sound Collage)
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JoJo’s Jerky
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Kids playground
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Container Park businesses
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