Redmond Lights set for Dec. 6

The City of Redmond's annual Redmond Lights winter festival will be from 4–8 p.m. on Dec. 6.

The City of Redmond’s annual Redmond Lights winter festival will be from 4–8 p.m. on Dec. 6.

The annual event celebrates the city’s cultural diversity with traditions, activities and fun for all ages.

The event begins at Redmond City Hall at 4 p.m. with free entertainment, a bonfire, food and activities including the dissemination of the 2014 Redmond Lights blinkers (while supplies last). Redmond Mayor John Marchione, along with Santa, 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. The fun and entertainment continue there with an outdoor skating rink, ice sculpture, reindeer, holiday carousel, kids’ activities and more.

Performances throughout the event include a trombone band, chorus, singing choir, handbell choir, fire performance and more.

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