Brookhaven City Centre was abuzz on Saturday, Aug. 9, as stilt walkers, face painters, a DJ, and members of the Cross Keys High School band and dance team entertained the crowd that gathered to sneak a peek at the new city hall.

The daylong events kicked off with Brookhaven Police Honor Guard presenting the colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a saxophone rendition of the National Anthem by Cross Keys High School student and Pride of Brookhaven band member Emerson J. Neil-Perez.

Mayor John Park offered opening remarks prior to the ribbon cutting.

“It’s such a pleasure to welcome you to something truly remarkable: Brookhaven City Centre,” Park said. “What you see around you isn’t just architecture. It’s a reflection of what we believe in. It’s a promise kept. It’s a place built not just

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