Frequently Asked Questions

Each graduate will receive 8 tickets. Additional tickets will be available to purchase at the school for $5 each. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the Tacoma Dome the day of graduation, cash sales only. 

Entrance is by ticket only. Each group will get a seating placement noted on their tickets.

ADA-accessible seating will be available. People with disabilities will be able to sit with the group their graduate invited.

Guests may arrive up to 45 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony. Entrance is by ticket only. 

ADA-accessible seating will be available. People with disabilities will be able to sit with the group their graduate invited.

Parking costs $15.00 per vehicle. We ask that families carpool to the event to ensure there’s enough space for everyone in the parking lot. Graduates and attendees can park in lots A, F, G, C, and the LeMay Car Museum lot. 

Parking lots D, E, and K are for attendees with disabilities and are van accessible. Vehicles utilizing accessible parking lots must display appropriate placard, tabs, or license plates. All Tacoma Dome lots are wheelchair accessible.

TACOMA DOME PARKING MAP

There is more than one way to get to graduation! The Tacoma Dome is served by bus and light rail service. Check out the public transportation options below. 

By bus: The Tacoma Dome Station is served by Pierce Transit, Sound Transit and Intercity Transit. 

By rail: The Tacoma Link Light Rail provides transportation to and from Tacoma Dome Station. 

TACOMA LINK ROUTE AND SCHEDULES

Watch Graduation Live Stream

For those who need closed captions, you can watch the Livestream on our district YouTube, and on our website for all other events. For local friends and family without internet service, ceremonies will be broadcast on KTPS TV Comcast Channel 26 or Click/Rainier Connect Channel 25.

Graduations will be broadcast on the Tacoma Public Schools Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/tacomaschools/. Remember to click "Like" and "Follow" on our Facebook page to receive notifications on your phone when the graduation starts.

View and download free photos from the TPS Facebook page or purchase photos from Leo's Photography using the order code Gra220718.