Federal Way celebrated its 20th birthday Friday night when hundreds gathered at City Hall for cupcakes and speeches.

Laird Thornton leads the Federal Way Chorale in "America The Beautiful" after Keith Eldridge (KOMO TV) introduced several dignataries including current city manager and police chief Brian Wilson, first mayor(s) Debra Ertel, Mary Gates, retired judge Bob Stead and current mayor Linda Kochmar.

A video from first city manager Brent McFall was followed by a visit from Senator Tracy Eide and former city manager David Moseley.