Battle of the Badges

Battle of the Badges 2024 Flyer(PNG, 2MB)

Renton Police Department Presents Battle of the Badges, Holiday Lights!

We’ve outgrown the drive-through setup at the Renton Community Center. This year, we’re excited to bring you a walk-through event at Renton Technical College featuring food trucks. Come join the festive fun as regional public safety agencies compete to display the best-decorated vehicles! Enjoy music, delicious food, and holiday cheer. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite display!

Saturday, December 14, 5:30 – 8 p.m.
Renton Technical College, Parking Lots P9 & P10
3000 NE 4th St, Renton, WA 98056
(refer to map below)

  • Consider coming a little later in the evening to avoid large crowds.
  • Admission: Free!
  • Food Donations: Please bring non-perishable food or monetary donations to benefit a local food bank.
  • Restrooms: Onsite ADA-accessible portable toilets.

Questions: Contact Stephanie Hynes at shynes@rentonwa.gov.

Participating Agencies

29 agencies have signed up to compete.

  1. Bellevue PD
  2. DEA Seattle
  3. Dept. of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons
  4. Federal Way PD
  5. Fife PD
  6. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
  7. Issaquah PD
  8. Kent PD
  9. King County Regional AFIS Program
  10. King County Sheriff's Office
  11. King County 4x4 SAR"
  12. Marysville PD
  13. Newcastle PD
  14. Pacific PD
  15. Port of Seattle Fire
  16. Port of Seattle PD
  17. Puget Sound Task Force
  18. Redmond PD
  19. Renton School District Security Department
  20. Renton PD
  21. Renton Fire Authority
  22. Seattle Animal Shelter/Control
  23. Seattle U.S. Customs and Border Protection
  24. Seattle PD
  25. South Correctional Entity
  26. Tukwila PD
  27. Washington State Animal Response Team
  28. Washington State Department of Corrections
  29. Washington State Patrol

Event Map

Battle of the Badges Map(JPG, 248KB)

Parking

Plenty of parking is available in Renton Technical College lots P1–P7 and P15. Additional parking can be found at:

  • Community of Christ Church (NE 7th St & Monroe Ave NE)
  • Greenwood Memorial Park & Funeral Home (NE 4th Ave & Monroe Ave NE)
  • Street parking is also available nearby

Accessible Parking

Lot P12 is reserved for accessible parking and requires a valid disability parking placard or license plate.

Food Trucks

  • Fisher Scones
  • Cafe de la Loba & Dirty Dawgz (nachos, gourmet hotdogs, coffee, holiday cookies)
  • Uncle Bill's Famous Corn Dog Shack

Reminders for Attendees

  • To maintain a steady flow of foot traffic within the competition area, please follow posted entrance signs.
  • Be aware of your surroundings while viewing the displays.
  • Please do not touch any competition displays (this includes vehicles, lights, etc.).
  • Monitor your children to prevent accidents or injuries.
  • Visit a voting station to receive your voting card, drop off food or monetary donations, or get help casting your vote.
  • Votes must be submitted before you leave the competition.

Voting & Awards Categories

Battle Voting Instructions

  • Pick up your voting card at any voting station.
  • Voting must be done in person at the event.
  • You are required to vote for a different agency in each category.

Battle Award Categories

1st Place Award
Vote for your overall favorite display, considering the following elements: best use of lights, overall design, and holiday spirit.

Clark Griswold Award
This award goes to the agency that takes holiday decorating to the next level, embracing the most over-the-top festive spirit.

Festive Innovation Award
Recognizing the most creative and original holiday light display, showcasing innovation and uniqueness.

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