Opening day events

The celebration begins Saturday, May 10 at 10:30 a.m. at Downtown Redmond Station

Opening day celebration

Ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m.

A group of people celebrate the opening of the Sound Transit 2 Line with a ribbon cutting.

Join the community, leaders, and contributors from across the region on May 10 to celebrate two new stations on the 2 Line. 

At 10:30 a.m., a speaking program will kick off the day at Downtown Redmond Station (16620 NE 76th St. Redmond, WA 98052), followed by a ribbon cutting.

Trains will begin picking up passengers at Downtown Redmond and Marymoor Village stations shortly after the ribbon is cut around noon.

How to get there

The following bus routes serve Downtown Redmond Station: King County Metro Route 250, RapidRide B Line, and ST Express 545 (drops off one block away).

Microsoft will also provide shuttles and ADA minivans running every 15 minutes between Redmond Technology Station, Marymoor Parking Garage, and Downtown Redmond Station from 9 a.m. until service begins.

Downtown Redmond Station does not have a parking facility, and Redmond Town Center does not allow event parking. We encourage you to take public transit to the event, if you can.

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Community events from noon to 4 p.m.

Once trains are running, explore the station areas to enjoy events hosted by Move Redmond at the Downtown Redmond Station and OneRedmond Foundation at Marymoor Village Station from noon to 4 p.m.

Downtown Redmond Station

At Downtown Redmond Station, join Move Redmond for a stroll or roll along Redmond's Central Connector Trail from the train station to the park. All along the trail you’ll find local vendors, live music, tasty food, and family-friendly fun. Highlights include:

  • Music, dancing and a fashion show hosted by Africans on the Eastside
  • Move Redmond's Station Access Map
  • Group bike rides to the event hosted by Eastrail Partners
  • A light rail themed bounce house
  • Crafts, beading and more!  

Marymoor Village Station

At Marymoor Village Station, join OneRedmond Foundation to see diverse local performance groups, community booths, touch-a-trucks, food trucks, commemorative giveaways, and more!  

Additional community events