TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Parks
Loreen Hamilton
425-556-2336
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Parks
Laurel Williams
Events Program Coordinator
Parks
Lindsey Tusing
Marketing and Events Supervisor
Parks
Brittany Pratt
Recreation Business Manager
Parks
Zach Houvener
Deputy Director
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Redmond Lights Event Recap 2024
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Redmond Lights is an annual winter celebration of art and light. This year's event featured temporary public art and light displays installed at Downtown Park from December 7 to January 6 and a kick-off event that included live music, food vendors, family light promenade, and other activities...recommendation
Event Elements:
* Temporary public art
* Light installations
* Foam snow
* Live performances
* Family Light Promenade
* Kids Fashion Light Show
* Luminary Trail
* Crafts
* Activity booths
* Food trucks/tents
* Kids Coloring Contest
* Signature Redmond Lights cocktails and cookies at participating restaurants
* Pre-event programming with KCLS at the Redmond Senior & Community Center
Sponsors & Partners:
* Key partnerships: Redmond Town Center and Redmond King County Library Services
* Sponsors: Amazon, Microsoft, BMW, Leafguard, Nicole Lamphier State Farm Insurance, BECU, Plymouth Housing, Knit Studios, ZenBusiness, Puget Sound Energy, Comcast, SJA Real Estate
Businesses & Community Group Involvement Opportunities:
* Activity booths at the Kick-Off Event
* Food trucks/tents
* Sponsorships
* Performances
* Signature Redmond Lights item
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REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
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OUTCOMES:
Redmond Lights 2024 positively impacted the City by contributing to the fo...
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