The City of Tulsa is gearing up for an exciting weekend as it announces the opening of Zinc Lake, Tulsa Wave Park, and the Williams Crossing pedestrian bridge. The festivities, dubbed the \"Big Damn Party,\" will take place from August 30th to September 2nd, featuring a variety of events including a bridge parade, rowing regattas, food trucks, art competitions, and performances by local artists such as Hanson. The celebrations will kick off Friday afternoon, with all attractions officially opening to the public after 4 PM. Detailed information about the event, including schedules and parking, can be found at bigdamparty.com.

In addition to the festivities, the council highlighted the success of the recent \"Clear the Shelter\" event at Tulsa Animal Welfare, which saw 35 adoptions. Another adoption event is scheduled for September 4th from 2 to 8 PM at 3031 North Erie Avenue, encouraging residents to consider adopting pets in need.

Councilor Doctor Wright reminded citizens of the ongoing survey aimed at gathering community input on the use of federal funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. The survey is crucial for informing decisions related to various housing and development grants. Residents can access the survey through the City of Tulsa's Facebook page or by contacting their city councilor for assistance.

The meeting also touched on a proposed zoning code amendment concerning the river design overlay for larger parcels of land, indicating ongoing efforts to manage urban development effectively.