TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Parks |
Loreen Hamilton |
425-556-2336 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Parks |
Laurel Williams |
Events Program Coordinator |
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Parks |
Lindsey Tusing |
Events and Marketing Supervisor |
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Parks |
Brittany Pratt |
Parks Manager |
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Parks |
Zach Houvener |
Deputy Director |
TITLE:
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2025 Derby Days Overview
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Derby Days is Redmond’s annual summer festival, taking place on Municipal Campus and extending to three partnering locations: Hopelink Redmond Service Center, Redmond Town Center, and the Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome. This year’s event will feature a bubble party, biking, live music, parades, carnival rides, a drone show, food vendors, and much more.
Event Elements:
• Hopelink Neighborhood Fair at Hopelink Redmond Service Center
• Redmond Arts Festival at Redmond Town Center
• Bubble party
• Activity booths
• Cooling center
• Beer and Wine Garden
• Cornhole tournament
• Food vendors
• Carnival
• Live performances
• Friday Night Track Racing at Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome
• Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station 11
• Kids Bike Parade
• Derby Days Grand Parade
• Craft market
• Food vendors
• Drone Light Show
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
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REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond 2050, PARCC Plan, Cost of Service
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
Derby Days 2025 aims to positively impact the City by contributing to the following PARCC Plan priorities:
• EXPAND ACCESS FOR ALL
o Provide free activities for recreation and community building
o Create a layout that improves accessibility for all ages and abilities
• BUILD STRONG COMMUNITIES
o Bring residents, tourists, local businesses, and City officials together
o Raise awareness for other City offerings related to community
o Help people and organizations stay connected after the event
• PROTECT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
o Promote use of human, EV and RNG powered transportation in the Grand Parade
o Incorporate a strategic waste management plan
o Encourage reusable cups and compostable service ware
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
o Outreach for business involvement, sponsors, and vendors began in January 2025 and will continue through June 2025
o Public outreach began in April 2025 and ramps up May 2025
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Methods
o Event website
o Direct email
o Social media
o Digital newsletters
o Posters and banners
o Postcard distribution
o Advertisements
o In-person business outreach
o Press releases
Results
o 77 volunteer slots filled (200+ expected to fill by event day)
o 14 confirmed food vendors (+2 from 2024)
o 70+ craft booths
o 42 activity booth applications from local businesses and community organizations (surpassed goal of 40 applications)
o 10 parade applications from local businesses and community organizations
o Confirmed partnerships: King County Library System, Ben Franklin, Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome, Hopelink, Redmond Town Center, and VALA Eastside
o Confirmed sponsors: Amazon, Microsoft, Cascade Water Alliance, Cutco, Key Bank, Lake Washington Pediatric Dentistry, Leafguard, Puget Sound Energy, Roos Orthodontics, Full Circle Organic Farm, Eastside Ideal Health Redmond, Kaizen Academy Fencing
§ Current sponsorship dollars: $91,000
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
195,000
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
000249 - Arts & Community Events
Budget Priority:
Vibrant & Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
013 Events Fund
• LTAC - $50,000
• Sponsorships - $91,000
• Redmond Lights Revenue - $31,891
• Event revenue - $59,630
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
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Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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5/27/2025 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
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Time Constraints:
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ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
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ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Derby Days 2025 Overview