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More than 350 Valley restaurants, boutiques, service providers, sports teams and attractions are offering deals Tuesday for the third annual 602 Day, Phoenix's civic-pride promotion built around Arizona's original area code.

Admission at the Phoenix Zoo, Arizona Science Center and Desert Botanical Garden drops to $6.02 for the day. Mayor Kate Gallego, speaking Friday on KTAR News 92.3 FM, framed the event as a small-business play: June is a slow month, and a Tuesday promotion gives locals a reason to spend locally. "We had that area code back in 1947. It is Phoenix history, but also, we think, a great way to celebrate local pride," Gallego said.

Participation has tripled since the inaugural event in 2024. Offers span dining, retail, fitness and services. "Tons of restaurants have specials, but there's bookstores, you can take athletic classes, there's even an oil change special," Gallego said.

The city partnered with State Forty Eight on a limited-edition $34 T-shirt to mark this year's event. Orders are open online through June 19; shipping begins July 4.

The 602 Day website has a searchable map and full lists of brick-and-mortar and online participants.

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