Renton River Days is an annual multi-day family festival and celebration of community pride. It is a time to gather with family, friends, and neighbors and enjoy the amenities and activities which make Renton a great community in which to live, work, play, and learn.
The festival is held the fourth weekend of July and includes nearly 35 events and special programs over three days at Liberty Park, Cedar River Park and the Renton Community Center.
July 26-28, 2019
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Program and Guide
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Video Guide
Mayor Denis Law, City Council President Don Persson, Police Chief Ed VanValey share their reasons why River Days is such an important part of the city's fabric.
Members of the 2019 event board share how River Days became a part of their life at a young age and how those experiences led them to volunteer for this uniquely Renton event.
Tradition. Community. Togetherness. These are just three of the reasons the VanderMeulens have made Renton River Days a family tradition since moving to Renton in 2007 from Michigan. From the Saturday morning parade featuring bands, drill teams and fire trucks, to lunch and the circus on the lawn, they have found this Renton tradition has something for everyone.
You would not be surprise to know that it takes an entire community to put on an event as diverse as Renton River Days. In this documentary hear first-hand how the festival has grown from humble beginning to the community-wide event we enjoy today.
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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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