Redmond Derby Days 2007 this weekend

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Kevin K says:

July 6, 2007 at 11:11 am

http://search.live.com is a wonderful thing.

http://www.redmond.gov/recreationarts/derbydays/history.asp

History

Redmond Derby Days, which is celebrating its 67th anniversary in 2007, is a summer tradition that came to life at the end of the Depression. It began as a drive to raise money for downtown holiday decorations and school athletic equipment. The Redmond Bicycle Derby was the outgrowth of a small town’s community spirit and is now the nation’s longest running bicycle race. As always, this year’s event will include activities for young and old. Mark your calendar and join the fun.

geross says:

July 6, 2007 at 2:04 pm

From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redmond,_Washington

Redmond Derby Days is an annual community festival held every July. It began as a race around Lake Sammamish called the Redmond Bicycle Derby in 1939, and since then has become a multi-day event including a bicycle criterium, parade, carnival, and entertainment stage.

Edward says:

July 6, 2007 at 2:50 pm

It’s an annual party. It doesn’t commemorate anything. Kennewick, WA has an annual hydroplane race. It doesn’t commemorate anything either.

Anonymous says:

July 7, 2007 at 3:09 am

For passers-by who don’t know what *a* Derby Day is: http://www.epsomdowns.co.uk/DerbyFestival.ink

Friend of Bob says:

July 7, 2007 at 12:26 pm

It’s to celebrate you. Every year at the end they are very sad because you never come.

Date:	July 6, 2007 / year-entry #245
Tags:	non-computer
Orig Link:	https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20070706-01/?p=26113
Comments:	5
Summary:	Every summer, the city of Redmond stages Derby Days, an annual celebration of... I'm not sure what. But what it does mean is that roads will be closed in the downtown Redmond area, so if you need to get around, you'll have to plan ahead. Several years ago, one of my colleagues asked a City...