TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Parks
Carrie Hite
425-556-2326
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Parks
Zach Houvener
Recreation Business Manager
Parks
Loreen Hamilton
Parks & Recreation Deputy Director
TITLE:
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Redmond Lights 2021 Recap
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Redmond Lights is a celebration of art and light that reflects the diverse cultural traditions of the Redmond community. The event was reimagined in 2020 (and continued in 2021) as a month-long installation in Downtown Park to allow for COVID-19 safety protocols and planned construction to the Sammamish River trail traditionally used during the event. From December 1 - January 5, Redmond community members enjoyed art and light installations at Downtown Park. Visitors could follow the lights down to Redmond Town Center, where festivities continued with Santa, business window decorating contests, and blinker stops. The community also participated virtually through a kid's coloring contest, a home lighting contest, and social media participation.
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REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
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* Other Key Facts:
This is a recap of the 2021 Redmond Lights experience to PES.
OUTCOMES:
Traditionally, Redmond Lights brings the community together on municipal campus to celebrate diverse winter traditions through lights, art, performances, and a luminary walk. Starting in 2020, the event was reimagined to allow for COVID-19 safety protocols and to relocate the event for planned construction at the event site. These factors continued into 2021, and the event was again held as a month-long installation of art and light at Downtown Park that allowed the community to s...
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