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
Events and Marketing Supervisor
Parks
Brittany Pratt
Parks Manager
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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REQUESTED ACTION:
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REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond 2050, PARCC Plan, Cost of Service
* Required:
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* Council Request:
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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 relat...
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