City will sparkle at Redmond Lights festival Saturday

The City of Redmond will celebrate Redmond Lights, its annual winter festival, from 4-8 p.m. Saturday. The annual event celebrates the city’s cultural diversity with light installations, traditions, music, activities and fun for all ages.

December 1, 2015 12:28 pm
People enjoy last year's Redmond Lights festival on the City Hall campus.
People enjoy last year's Redmond Lights festival on the City Hall campus.

The City of Redmond will celebrate Redmond Lights, its annual winter festival, from 4-8 p.m. Saturday. The annual event celebrates the city’s cultural diversity with light installations, traditions, music, activities and fun for all ages.

The event will begin at Redmond City Hall (15670 N.E. 85th St.) with free entertainment, a bonfire, food and fun activities, including the dissemination of the 2015 Think Redmond Light blinkers (while supplies last).

Mayor John Marchione, along with special guests, will light the campus before departing on the luminary walk. The walk meanders down the Redmond Central Connector to Redmond Town Center with performances and light displays along the way. This year, DigiPen staff and students will be presenting a special light installation for the community. Local businesses will provide warm beverages, and attendees can make s’mores and decorate cookies.

Redmond Town Center will offer ice skating, carousel rides, an ice sculpture and kids activities.

The Redmond Senior Center (8703 160th Ave. N.E.) will host a Holiday Market from noon to 6 p.m. Shop for crafted gifts from dozens of regional artists, including jewelry, fine art, accessories and home goods. After 8 p.m., the Downtown After Party will offer special discounts at numerous restaurants.

Performances throughout the event will include a Quichua Mashis, Rainer Brass, Redmond Chorale, Rhythms of India, Keith Highlanders Pipe Band, Pacific Island Band, fire and light demonstrations and much more.

This time of year always highlights giving and supporting those in need. Hopelink will be at Redmond Lights collecting canned food and new toys.

“The entire community is invited to Redmond Lights. Come celebrate and learn about our different cultural traditions through light displays, music, fun activities and food,” said Marchione.

Parking will be available at Redmond Town Center or the City Hall Parking garage. A free shuttle will run that day between both locations from 3:30-8:30 p.m. For more information about Redmond Lights, visit www.redmondlights.com.