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DATE: Sunday, December 2, 2007
TIME: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
LOCATION: Event starts at Redmond
City Hall Campus
Bundle up the children and gather with your friends and neighbors for a festive
tree lighting at City Hall, followed by the annual holiday walk along
the Sammamish River Trail. The Kickoff concludes with entertainment from around the world at Redmond Town Center
and free samples of foods and beverages from Redmond
vendors/restaurants. The complete Kickoff Celebration program will be available
in Focus on Redmond after November 17, 2007.
Redmond City Hall
4 - 6pm
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| 2 - 5pm |
EAFA Art Exhibition |
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3 - 4pm |
Microsoft Orchestra |
Hear them at the Senior Center |
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| 4 - 6pm |
Food
Samples |
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| 4 - 6pm |
Free
Family Fun |
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3:30 - 5pm |
Mayor's Farewell Reception |
Wish Mayor Ives well as she retires after 16 years of
dedicated
service to the people of Redmond |
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4 - 5pm |
Main Stage |
Shumba Youth Marimba
Welcome & Presentation of Colors
Christmas Carol & Elves - SECONDSTORY REP
Santa's Arrival |
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| 5pm |
Festive Tree Lighting |
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Holiday RiverWalk
5 - 6:30pm
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| 5 - 6:30pm |
Cultural & Holiday Entertainment |
RedmondLights Blinkers -
ON PATH
LEADING TO TRAIL
Mariachi Band - MARIACHI AYUTLA
Handbell Choir - REDMOND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Native American Dancing - SEATTLE CAPE FOX DANCERS
Peruvian Music - QUICHUA MASHIS
Scottish Bag Pipes - KEITH HIGHLANDER PIPE BAND
Indian Music - VEDIC CULTURAL CENTER
Harmonies of Eastern Europe - DUNAVA
Holiday Carols - SILVER BELL CAROLERS
Living Nativity and Choir - CHRISTIAN CHURCHES OF REDMOND
Caribbean Steel Drums - THE ISLANDERS
Croatian Singers - DAVE & THE DALMATIANS |
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| 5 - 6:30pm |
Paddle Parade |
Kayaks on the River - OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CENTER |
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Redmond Town Center
5 - 8pm
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5pm
6pm
7:15pm |
Main Stage |
Taiko Drums - ONE WORLD TAIKO
Brazilian Music and Dance - SHOW BRAZIL
Marimba Ensemble - ANZANGA |
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5 - 8pm
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Community Stage |
Holiday Music - COMMUNITY SCHOOLS &
ORGANIZATIONS |
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| 5 - 8pm |
Food Samples |
Restaurants and food vendors interested in providing free
food samples and promoting your business - contact
nwiebe@redmond.gov or
425-556-2395. |
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| 5 - 8pm |
Kid's Activities |
Free Kids Arts & Crafts
CHRISTIAN CHURCHES OF REDMOND
MEDINA ACADEMY
REDMOND BAHA'I COMMUNITY
TEMPLE B'NAI TORAH & CONGREGATION KOL AMI |
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Option 1: Park at Redmond Town Center, catch the FREE shuttle to
City Hall and walk the Holiday RiverWalk back to Redmond Town Center.
Option 2: Park at the City Hall parking garage, walk the Holiday RiverWalk to Redmond Town Center and ride the FREE shuttle back to City
Hall.
Shuttle stops are located outside of Ruby’s Diner in the South
parking lot of Redmond Town Center and the Redmond Senior Center.
Shuttles run between 3:30 pm – 9pm.
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