A ground-breaking for Quincy Square is set for 2 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Roxy Theatre.

Hear Quincy’s brother, “Judge” Lloyd Jones, speak, along with community leaders and hear his music playing in the background at the ribbon cutting for the project.

The event marks a monumental step forward in revitalizing downtown Bremerton and creating a vibrant cultural and entertainment hub for the community, a Downtown Bremerton Association news release says.

The project celebrates the legacy of Quincy Jones, the iconic musician, producer and cultural pioneer who spent formative years in Bremerton. Quincy Square will stand as a tribute to his profound influence on the arts and his connection to the city, the release says.

Quincy Square is a transformative project designed to enhance the cultural vibrancy of Bremerton. Once completed, it will provide a dynamic space for performances, events, and community gatherings, further cementing the city’s reputation as a destination for the arts, the release says.

The ceremony will begin inside the historic Roxy Theatre, featuring guest speakers reflecting on Jones’ legacy and the transformative potential of Quincy Square. The event will then move outside for the official groundbreaking, bringing the vision to life. Taking place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, this celebration also acknowledges the shared themes of creativity, community and progress that King and Jones both championed, the release continues.

The groundbreaking will take place at an active construction site.

The Quincy Square website says 4th Street is being rebranded to honor Jones, who discovered his love of music while playing a piano at the Bremerton Armory. This Creative District will include a band stand and increased space for festivals, events and live performances.

Designers chose to incorporate a piano keyboard into the very fabric of the steet. Construction is expected to take up to seven months. The area is from Pacific Avenue to west of Washington Avenue, which is closed to vehicle traffic.

The website acknowledges Jones’ impact on music (Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson); TV (Will Smith’s “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”) and film (The Color Purple).

For details about Quincy Square, go to quincy-square.com.