CITY OF RENTON
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 5, 2018
Contacts
Sonja Mejlaender, Community Relations and Events,
425-430-6514
Preeti Shridhar, City of Renton Deputy Public Affairs Administrator, 425-430-6569
Ivar's Restaurants
Kirsten Wlaschin, Director of Marketing, 206-587-6500
Clam Lights presented by Ivar’s Restaurants Opening Night
Friday, November 30, 2018
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N
WHAT: Kick off the holiday season in Renton with the annual Clam Lights presented by Ivar’s Restaurants, featuring a spectacular holiday lighting display and free entertainment for the entire family
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200,000 holiday lights; 95 Sequoia trees each decorated with 11 100-light strands
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Photo opportunities with Ivar’s strolling Clam, Santa & Mrs. Claus and new selfie location
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Lindbergh High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble
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Rainier Yacht Club’s “Parade of Boats”
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Argosy Christmas Ship featuring the Dickens Carolers
WHO: Renton Mayor Denis Law and presenting sponsor Ivar’s Restaurants
WHEN: Opening Night, Friday, November 30, 2018
6:15 p.m. - Lindbergh High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble
6:15 – 8 p.m. - Photo opportunities (bring your camera) with Ivar’s strolling Clam, Santa & Mrs. Claus and picturesque selfie location
7 p.m. - Welcome and lighting by City of Renton Mayor Denis Law and presenting sponsor Ivar’s Restaurants
7:30 p.m. - Rainier Yacht Club’s “Parade of Boats”
8 p.m. - Argosy Christmas Ship featuring The Dickens Carolers
Clam Lights presented by Ivar’s Restaurants will be on display nightly from 5 to 9 p.m. from December 1 through January 1. There is no charge for admission and free parking is available at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.
For more information, visit rentonwa.gov/clamlights, facebook.com/rentoncommunityservices or call 425-430-6700. Follow Clam Lights on social media using #clamlights2018 or #clamlights.
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About the City of Renton
The City of Renton, Washington, with a population of 104,100 (2018), is located on the southeast shore of Lake Washington, just south of Seattle. Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace and favorable business climate have attracted the attention of nationally recognized companies that are providing employees and their families an outstanding quality of life. Renton is the home of Boeing, PACCAR, IKEA, the Seattle Seahawks, and the eternal resting place of Jimi Hendrix. More information can be found on our website, news releases, or Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor pages.
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