TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Parks
Carrie Hite
425-556-2326
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Parks
Bethany Kennedy
Engagement Manager
Parks
Loreen Hamilton
Deputy Director, Parks and Recreation
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Redmond Lights 2020 Recap
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Redmond Lights is a celebration of light, art, and culture. The event was reimagined in 2020 to allow for physical distancing and additional safety measures related to COVID-19. A message of hope, joy, and safety was emphasized through a month-long light and art experience at Downtown Park. Between December 4 - January 3, the community enjoyed light and art installations at Downtown Park. Visitors could follow the lights down Cleveland and 164th to Redmond Town Center, where the festivities continued with Santa, business window decorating contests, and blinker stops. The community could also participate in various activities, including a kid's coloring contest, a residential light display contest, and social media competitions.
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This is a recap of the 2020 Redmond Lights experience to PHS.
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Redmond Lights is traditionally an event that brings the community together around diverse winter traditions, experiences, lights and art. This year, due to COVID-19, physical gathering is not possible. Redmond Lights was reimagined as a meaningful experience that could be enjoyed safely, support local businesses, and allow for participatory experiences that celebrate the joy and hope of the season.
Event Elements included:
- Art and light installations at Downtown Park between December 3 - January 4
- Blinker distribution through colla...
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