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Local favorites like Cider Corp, Diamond Don\u2019s, Salted Knot, Rosetta Room, and Nile Records will be part of the experience, alongside art displays, interactive activities, and plenty of opportunities to engage with the community. Free parking throughout downtown makes it even easier to join in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mesa Amplified is about the connection between artists and audiences, businesses and visitors, and a city and its creative pulse. 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