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Derby Days preview: bubble party, cooling centers and drone show among planned attractions; sponsors and recruitment discussed
Summary
City staff reviewed Derby Days plans including new cooling measures, accessibility improvements, vendor counts and sponsorship totals; councilors asked about balloon restrictions, sponsorship levels and parade recruitment.
City staff previewed Derby Days 2025 and described programming changes, accessibility measures and outreach progress as the July event approaches.
"This year, we'll have a bubble party … the same stuff that they made the fake snow out of at Redmond Lights," events program coordinator Laura Williams said, describing an environmentally friendly foam element intended to add a cooling option for attendees. Williams said the Redmond Senior and Community Center (RSCC) and the King County Library will open as cooling centers during the event. She also noted the return of activity booths…
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