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 2025
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OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Redmond Lights is an annual signature, month-long event celebrating art and light. This year's festival showcased illuminated temporary public art and hundreds of holiday lights from December 6 to January 5. Historically held in one park, Redmond Lights expanded to include both Downtown Park and Esterra Park in 2025. The month-long celebration began with a Kick-Off Event on Saturday, December 6 at Downtown Park and Redmond Town Center.
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REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
2023 PARCC Plan
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OUTCOMES:
Redmond Lights 2025 supported the following PARCC Plan priorities: "EXPAND ACCESS FOR ALL," "BUILD STRONG COMMUNITIES," and "PROTECT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT." By expanding to include a privately owned public space, Esterra Park, the event also contributed to goals around activating urban parks.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
Outreach to local businesses and community organizations - Sept. 2025 to Nov. 2025
Outreach to prospective attendees - Oct. 2025 to Dec. 2025
* Outreach Methods and Results:
o Email outreach
o Dedicated website
o Social media campaign
o E-News
o Posters and banners
o News release
o Our Stories video
o Utility bill inserts
o Postcards
* Feedback Summary:
Of the event attendees who completed the Redmond Lights questi...
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