Community Comes Together at Redmond Lights 2017
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY November 14, 2017
CONTACT Lisa Maher, Communications & Marketing Manager lmaher@redmond.gov 425-556-2427
Redmond, WA – The City of Redmond presents Redmond Lights, its annual Winter
Festival, on Saturday, December 2 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This event brings
the community together to experience light displays, performances, and
activities that celebrate the magic of the winter season and the City’s
cultural diversity.
“Our winter tradition of Redmond Lights welcomes and celebrates the
many cultures that make our community unique,” said Mayor John Marchione. “I
invite everyone to enjoy the musical entertainment, public art installations
and all the activities that make Redmond Lights a favorite event.”
The day’s events begin at the Redmond Senior Center’s Redmond Lights
Holiday Market from noon to 6:00 p.m. At 4:00 p.m., the Redmond City Hall
Campus will come alive with activities including a lantern craft, a homeless
care kit making station, and a trail mix station. While on campus, guests can
enjoy a number of light features, as well as the Ignition fire dancers,
and collecting their signature Experience Redmond light blinkers (while
supplies last). At 5:00 p.m., Mayor Marchione, along with special guests, will light
the campus oak tree, before viewing the brand new Redmond Lights Fireworks Show
beginning at 6:00 p.m. Unlike previous years, City Hall campus will remain open
until 8:00 p.m.
Once Redmond Lights has officially begun with the tree lighting, guests
are invited to depart on the enchanting luminary walk to Redmond Town Center
any time after 5:00 p.m. If you want to skip the crowds, make sure to stay on
campus for the 6:00 p.m. Fireworks Show and then head down the Redmond Central
Connector trail. During the luminary walk, visitors will take in the sights and
sounds of returning favorites such as Japanese Taiko Drummers, Keith
Highlanders Pipe Band and Islanders Steel Drum Band, and enjoy
eye-catching new light installations by four featured local artists. There will
also be a breathtaking and immersive participant art installation inside the
Heron Rookery.
At the end of the luminary walk, the entertainment continues at Redmond
Town Center. Enjoy the outdoor skating rink, kids’ activities, free holiday
carousel rides, holiday music and more until 8:00 p.m. After Redmond Lights is
over, stop by local Redmond Town Center businesses and enjoy the rest of your Saturday
night.
Parking is available at Redmond Town Center or the City Hall Parking
garage. A free shuttle runs the day of the event between both locations from
3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For more information about Redmond Lights visit www.redmondlights.com. For questions
and more information contact Lisa Maher, Communications Manager, at lmaher@redmond.gov or 425-556-2427. This
press release is available on www.redmond.gov.
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Photo credit – James
McDaniel
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