This summer, Redmond will celebrate the 75th Annual Redmond Derby Days Summer Festival. The festival begins from 4-10 p.m. July 10 and continues from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 11 at Redmond City Hall Campus, 15670 N.E. 85th St.

Back after popular demand, Friday Night Live starts off the fun at 4 p.m. First Tech sponsors the evening as The Polyrhythmics, a dynamic world-beat orchestra with a horn-driven funk and modern afro beat opens the night. Friday Night Live’s headliner is Cambulache, the area’s premier Salsa band that lays down infectious Latin rhythms. Grab a snack or dinner from Derby Days food vendors and enjoy the music from the beer and wine garden, sponsored by all five Redmond craft breweries and Vortex Winery.

On Saturday, start the day off with the Derby Days Kids Parade, the longest-running kids’ parade in the nation. Since the first parade in 1940, Redmond’s children have decorated their wheels in this family tradition. Parade sign-in begins at 9 a.m. in the Opportunity Building parking lot, 8383 158th Ave. N.E. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. Birthday-themed decorations are encouraged this year.

The Grand Parade immediately follows the Kids Parade. New this year are free fun community races for all ages to follow the Grand Parade. Seventy-five yards of tricycle riding, costume races and more.

The Criterium, the nation’s longest running bicycle race, starts at 2 p.m., and the last race is at 7:15 p.m. Other festival elements include; Fire Department Pancake Breakfast, Derby Dash 5k and Redmond Art Festival at Redmond Town Center.

The ever-popular Northwest Carnival runs from July 10-11 at Redmond City Hall Campus along 160th Avenue Northeast.

As always, families with kids will enjoy the free kids’ activities Redmond Toddler Group Diaper Derby, Cadman Sand Box, Interactive Sidewalk Chalk Art, games, face painting, henna, photo booth, crafts and more. There is something for all ages.

“Redmond Derby Days has been a cherished community event since 1940. The festival continues to bring our community together every year to celebrate our past, present, and future as a strong and thriving community. I invite all Redmond residents to join me July 10th and 11th to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Derby Days. It is a great time to come together and celebrate Redmond,” said Mayor John Marchione.

A new element to Derby Days, the Street Scramble, is an urban adventure that encourages teams and individuals to find as many map checkpoints in Redmond as possible before time runs out. It is a free adventure, but people must register at www.redmondderbydays.com.

Bring a blanket or beach chair, settle in on the grass and enjoy entertainment all day and night from the main stage. The opening act at noon is Bleachbear, and indie band with layered harmonies; Recess Monkey, a nationally acclaimed trio that marries indie rock with childhood themes, will play at 1:30 p.m.; Paris Williams rocks with pop classics at 5 p.m.; Walker McGuire, singer/songwriter team igniting the country music scene, will play at 6 p.m.

The evening headliner, Heart by Heart, will take the stage at 8 p.m. The band includes Heart’s co-founding member and bassist Steve Fossen and original Heart drummer Mike Derosier, both members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They will move and groove the crowd with 1980s Heart songs with power and precision.

The Redmond Craft Breweries Beer Garden opens at noon and is located close to the stage; fans can enjoy a beer and take in the sounds.

At 10 p.m., a spectacular fireworks display sponsored by R-Trip will finish off the evening.

Ample parking is available at the City Hall Parking Garage, Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center and Redmond Town Center. A free shuttle will run on Saturday between parking sites from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. For additional information or to register for free activities, visit www.redmondderbydays.com.