Redmond's Derby Days Returns In July

REDMOND, WA — One of the Eastside's essential summer traditions returns to Redmond this year, bringing back plenty of favorites and adding a few new activities to the lineup. Derby Days will take place outside Redmond City Hall on July 8 and 9, featuring two days of parades, music, rides, local food and beer gardens.

City officials said this year's event will also include a new craft market, along with "elite bike races and kiddie kilo" events planned at the Jerry Baker Velodrome.

"I am excited for the return of Derby Days, our family-friendly festival that kicks off the summer," said Redmond Mayor Angela Birney. "This event celebrates our community coming together again, in the spirit of friendly competition with the longest-running community bicycle race in the United States. We are proud to continue this legacy in 2022."

The weekend of fun will kick off on July 8, with a family-friendly 5K, live music, bike races, food trucks and more. Saturday's slate will begin with the Kids' Bike Parade, with the city notes is a Redmond tradition that dates back to the 1940s.

More information on this year's Derby Days is available on the city's website, where food and craft vendors can also submit applications to participate in the festivities. The application window to participate in the Grand Parade is open through May 31.