PHOENIX — The city of Phoenix is celebrating its third annual 602 Day on Tuesday, June 2.

This year, 602 Day is back and bigger than ever with more than 350 participants including local businesses, cultural institutions, and community events.

“602 Day is a great time to show our pride and embrace the energy and places that make our community special,” Mayor Kate Gallego stated in a news release. “Named after our area code, 602 Day highlights our restaurants, retailers, artists, entrepreneurs, and unique places—there’s no better opportunity to discover something new and celebrate Phoenix.”

Phoenix area restaurants, boutiques, service providers, sports teams and attractions are once again hosting celebrations and offering exclusive deals, from discounted meals to limited-edition merch. Whether you’re craving a $6.02 bite or a hand-crafted cocktail, looking for 6.02% off a fun experience, or shopping local — there is a deal for everyone.

To help residents and visitors navigate the festivities, an interactive, mobile-friendly map listing all participating businesses and their exclusive 602 Day deals is now available at 602Day.com. The website also indicates when organizations are celebrating as some businesses have special deals all week or for multiple days while others are exclusive to Tuesday, June 2.

Residents can grab limited-edition 602 Day t-shirts designed by local lifestyle brand State Forty Eight, available for pre-order at StateFortyEight.com. The exclusive 2026 design highlights Phoenix pride that locals can wear year-round.

Dozens of cultural institutions and sports partners are participating, including the Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, Arizona Diamondbacks, Desert Botanical Garden and the Phoenix Rising FC.

In addition to business promotions, the mayor and city council, as well as several city departments, will participate in 602 Day:

• Multiple senior centers will offer 602 Day themed activities, to showcase how Phoenix passion has no age limit.
• Visit any Phoenix Public Library location and ask staff for the special “How Do You 602?” secret code to earn 25 bonus points toward this year’s Summer Reading Game. While you’re there, pick up a 602 Day sticker and create your own custom 602 Day bookmark while supplies last.
• The Phoenix Fire Department is hosting a community open house at the Historic Fire Station 8 with a variety of activities and giveaways to showcase their longstanding service to the 602 community.

Editor’s note: The above was republished from a city of Phoenix news release.