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
Amanda Deml
Interim Deputy Director
Parks
Brittany Pratt
Interim Recreation Business Manager
TITLE:
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Derby Days 2022 Programming Plan
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Derby Days is Redmond's signature historic town festival. Rooted in the spirit of friendly competition, Derby Days started in 1940 as a bike derby and parade for the community and continues each year as an opportunity to bring together Redmond's diverse community in celebration. This year's event takes place July 8 & 9 on City Hall's municipal campus and features parades, bike races, a 5K community walk/run, carnival rides, live music, food, and more.
Event Elements:
* Carnival
* Main Stage Entertainment
* Kids Zone and Stage
* Food Booths and Trucks
* Beer and Wine Garden
* Business & Community Booths
* Dedicated Craft Market
* Kids Bike Parade
* Derby Days Grand Parade
* Bike Races in partnership with the Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome Association
* Drone Show
Sponsors & Partners:
* Key partnerships include King County Library System, Ben Franklin, Urban Craft Uprising, Artist Home, and Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome
* Sponsors include Microsoft, Amazon, Sound Transit, WM, BECU, Cascade Water Alliance, Sotheby's Realty, Nicole Lamphier State Farm, and South West Plumbing for a total of $64,500
Businesses & Vendors:
* 70+ local artisan and crafter booths in partnership with Urban Craft Uprising
* 10+ food booths and 3 food trucks
* 70+ business and community booths
* 25+ parade entries from local organizations
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
PARCC Plan; Community Strategic Plan; Cost of Service
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:...
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