Redmond Lights, central connector grand opening on tap for Dec. 7
Published 12:34 pm Friday, November 22, 2013
Redmond Lights, which celebrates the city’s cultural diversity with traditions, activities and fun for all ages, will take place from 4-8 p.m. on Dec. 7 at the City Hall campus, 15670 N.E. 85th St.
The free event will feature the traditional luminary walk, tree lighting, kids’ activities and live music performances. New this year will be the grand opening of the Redmond Central Connector (RCC), the Marriott Merry-Go-Round, ice sculpture, reindeer and other winter holiday celebrations. Redmond Town Center will have music, a carousel and more.
The RCC grand opening will take place at 6:30 p.m. near ERRATIC, public artist John Fleming’s massive sculpture of metal, glass and interactive light.
The new RCC trail runs from the Sammamish River Trail to the Bear Creek Trail, parallel to Cleveland Street and Redmond Town Center. This one-mile paved trail is intended as a key destination in downtown featuring integrated art and landscaping designed by The Berger Partnership. The RCC, when fully completed, will accommodate thousands of trail users a day, attracting bicyclists, pedestrians and other users from throughout the region. The direct access into Redmond’s downtown district creates greater access to experience amenities and local businesses.
