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
Zach Houvener
Recreation Business Manager
Parks
Brittany Pratt
Events and Marketing Supervisor
TITLE:
title
Redmond Lights 2022 Recap
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Redmond Lights is a celebration of art and light that reflects the diverse cultural traditions of the Redmond community. This event continued in 2022 as a month-long installation in Downtown Park with three additional in-person celebration nights. From December 1 - January 4, Redmond community members enjoyed art and light installations at Downtown Park. Friday Night Celebrations featured diverse live entertainment, a kid's light promenade, and booths from local businesses and community organizations. The community was also invited to participate in the business window decorating contest, blinker stops, kids coloring contest, and home lighting contests.
body
? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
PARCC Plan, Cost of Service Methodology
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
This is a recap of the 2022 Redmond Lights events experience to PES.
OUTCOMES:
Traditionally, Redmond Lights brings the community together on the 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. Construction continues to impact the event site into 2022 and beyond, and the event was again held as a month-long installation of art and light at Downtown Park with the additional three in-person, live event nights.
Event elements included:
* Art and ...
Click here for full text