HomeMy WebLinkAbout112414_Media Advisory Clam Lights website: rentonwa.gov
City of Renton - 1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
November 24, 2014
Sonja Mejlaender, Community Relations and Events 425-430-6514; onsite contact 206-794-3271
Kelly Beymer, Parks & Golf Course Director 425-430-6600
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator 425-430-6569
Ivar’s Clam Lights Official Lighting
Friday, December 5, 2014
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N. - Renton
WHAT: Annual Ivar’s Clam Lights with its wondrous array of lights that bring thousands of visitors. Free
entertainment for all includes tractor-pulled wagon hay rides, an appearance by Santa, entertainment
by Lindbergh High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Blue Dog Dance and Performing Arts, bonfire and
community sing-a-long at the North Picnic Shelter, Rainier Yacht Club’s “Parade of Boats,” and a visit by
the Argosy Christmas Ship featuring Master Chorus Eastside. Ivar’s Clam Lights is free of charge and
there is free parking at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Ivar’s Clam Lights runs nightly from
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. through January 1.
WHO: Join Renton Mayor Denis Law and Title Sponsor Ivar’s and Event Co-Sponsor Puget Sound Energy for the
official welcome and lighting.
WHEN: Friday, December 5, 2014
Schedule of Events:
6:15 - 7:30 p.m. Lindbergh High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Tractor-pulled wagon hay rides by Reber Ranch
6:40 p.m. Dance by Blue Dog Dance and Performing Arts
7:00 p.m. Welcome and lighting by Mayor Denis Law and event sponsors Ivar’s and PSE
7:15 - 8:00 p.m. Bonfire, entertainment, and community sing-a-long, North Picnic Shelter
7:30 p.m. Rainier Yacht Club’s “Parade of Boats”
8:00 - 8:20 p.m. Argosy Christmas Ship with Master Chorus Eastside
For more information about Ivar’s Clam Lights, call 425-430-6700 or visit rentonwa.gov.
For more information about the 2014 Argosy Christmas Ship Festival (and schedule), visit www.argosycruises.com.
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