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
Nicole McDonald
Marketing and Events Manager
Parks
Zach Houvener
Deputy Director
TITLE:
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Redmond Lights 2023 Program Plan
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Redmond Lights is a winter celebration of light and art. This year's event features temporary public art and light displays installed in Downtown Park from December 1 to January 3 and a kick-off celebration that includes live entertainment, a luminary trail, family light promenade, and other activities.
Event Elements:
* Temporary public art throughout Downtown Park
* Light installations throughout Downtown Park
* Live entertainment on the Buoyant Pavilion, the Moving Arts Center, and along the Redmond
Central Connector
* Family Light Promenade
* Luminary Trail
* Craft and recreation activities
* Community/cultural booths and performances
* Activity booths
* Food trucks
* Kids Coloring Contest
* Business Window Decorating Contest
Sponsors & Partners:
* Key partnerships include: Redmond Town Center
* Sponsors include: Microsoft, Amazon, and Redmond Town Center as of Oct. 9, 2023
Businesses & Community Group Involvement Opportunities:
* Window Decorating Contest
* Host activity during kick-off event
* Food Trucks and Booths
* Sponsorships
* Performances
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REQUESTED ACTION:
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REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
PARCC Plan, Cost of Service Methodology
* Required:
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* Council Request:
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OUTCOMES:
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COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
o Outreach to local businesses and community - Aug. 2023 to Nov. 2023
o Outreach for attendees - begins late Oct. 2023
* Outreach Methods and Results:
o In-pers...
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