Redmond 2 Line Opening Celebration:

Trails 2 Transit

 Light rail is coming to Downtown Redmond! Move Redmond is excited to host Trail 2 Transit presented by Sound Transit and in partnership with Eastrail Partners & Africans on the Eastside. Join us May 10th from 12:00pm-4pm along with Sound Transit, Eastrail Partners,  Africans on the Eastside, and others to celebrate the Downtown Redmond light rail opening, a new critical connection into Downtown Redmond! During the day’s festivities, walk, bike or roll between Redmond light rail station and Redmond Central Connector to celebrate the opening of light rail with vendors, live entertainment, delicious food, and family friendly activities.

Excitement is in the air as this milestone will enhance access to school, work, and healthcare throughout the Eastside. Be part of the celebration and witness the city’s remarkable progress in transitioning from a suburban city to a transit-oriented hub.

Redmond 2 Line Opening Celebration: Trails 2 Transit - May 10, 2025
Redmond 2 Line Opening Celebration: Trails 2 Transit Event Map

Stop by Move Redmond's Booth


Main Stage Line Up

Our main stage entertainment is being presented by incredible partners, Africans on the Eastside, who have programmed a lineup you won’t want to miss! Look forward to vibrant performances, cultural celebrations, and captivating storytelling, and music from DJ Commander B Seattle!


Planning to bike to the event?


Vendor List

Downtown Redmond Station

  • Move Redmond
  • King County Metro
  • Redmond Kiwanis Club
  • ORCA
  • Hopelink Mobility Management
  • Together Center
  • Pride Across the Bridge
  • Eastside for All
  • Indian American Community Services
  • Centro Cultural Mexicano
  • GO Redmond
  • City of Redmond Public Works Department
  • City of Redmond & Experience Redmond
  • Conundroom Escape Rooms
  • Intentionalist
  • City of Redmond- Parks and Rec Department
  • Redmond Police Cadets
  • Redmond Police
  • The Urbanist
  • Transportation Choices Coalition
  • Eastrail Partners
  • Izakaya Supa Banana
  • YogaSix
  • Redmond Historical Society

Central Connector Trail

  • Cascade Bicycle Club
  • Eastline Redmond
  • ACLU of Washington
  • Plymouth Housing
  • Public Health Seattle King County
  • Puget Sound Regional Council
  • Shoukang Health
  • Environmental Works
  • Cafecito Mexican Bakery
  • Rama’s Kitchen
  • Blackstar Kebabs
  • Move Redmond Light Rail Bounce House
  • General Seating Area

Central Connector Park

  • Trek Redmond
  • Seattle Subway
  • Choose Your Way Bellevue
  • Complete Streets Bellevue
  • Futurewise
  • Disability Empowerment Center
  • Redmond Marriott
  • Kimley-Horn
  • Eastside Little Learners
  • Redmond Assembly of God Church
  • Porch + Park Apartments
  • ICHS (International Community Health Services)
  • Key Bank
  • Broadstone Vega/Insite Property Solutions
  • Africans on the Eastside
  • Deepti Designs
  • Outdoors for All
  • Friends of Youth and Center for Children and Youth Justice
  • American Heart Association
  • Kids and Fun Zone
  • Guest Space

Want to join this historic event?

Become a volunteer!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Downtown Redmond 2 Line Opening Celebration!  Please review the volunteer form to learn more about volunteer positions.

Volunteer Form

Interested in sponsoring Trails 2 Transit? 

This year, we are combining our annual Open Streets with the Downtown Redmond light rail opening celebration. This allows us to leverage the opening of the light rail to celebrate the incredible investments the city has made to improve access to light rail through trails. Looking to sponsor our event? Check out our sponsorship slides or email Kelli at kellir@moveredmond.org by March 21st.

Check out our sponsors:


Check out photos from last year's Overlake Village Station 2 Line Opening Celebration: