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music on the square Concerts, Concerts, Concerts!
The 2009 schedule is finally here! Check out the FIVE CONCERT series we are offering this summer. No need to travel, Redwood City is the new staycation destination.
Mondays: Jazz on Main Street
Wednesdays: Music in the Park
Mondays & Wednesdays: Lunchtime on the Square
Thursdays: Sounds of the Shores
Fridays: Music on the Square

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fun run

34th Annual July 4th FUN RUN.
Get your running shoes out for our
34th Annual - PARADE FUN RUN.
This unique race circles around the parade route in front of 40,000 spectators cheering you on. Click here for more info...

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July 4th Celebration & Independance Day Parade
July 4, 2009
9am-5pm

Once again, Redwood City hosts its July 4th celebration downtown including:


july 471st Annual Parade
featuring "All Things Musical!"
10 am sharp
at Winslow and Brewster (parade map)

Music on the Square Performances
12-1:30pm: High N Tight
1:45-3:15pm: Stealing 3rd

Entertainment Stage; Arts & Crafts Booths; Battle of the Bands; Food and Beverages; Kids Area; Information Booths; Sponsor Booths

plus...

Pre-Fireworks Concert 7-9pm
The Silicon Valley House Rockers
@ The Port of Redwood City

Fireworks at apporoximately 9:30pm

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target

Target Family Days
Sundays 11am-3pm
July 12, August 16 & September 13, 2009
Courthouse Square

Target Family Days, generously sponsored by Target Stores, will attract kids and adults of all ages one Sunday per month, from 11am until 3pm. Three cultural themes including East Indian-Bollywood, Hawaiian and Latin will round out each enriching event with music, children’s performers, hands-on activities for kids and more.

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salsa festival

2nd Annual Salsa Festival
Saturday 12-8pm
September 26, 2009
Courthouse Square

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movies

Movies on the Square
Thursdays @ sundown
June 18-Sept. 10, 2009
Courthouse Square

Enjoy Downtown Redwood City's Courthouse Square by bringing the family out to a FREE movie!  The Summer experience continues with a showing of 13 movies on Thursday evenings starting at sundown (approximately 8:45pm).  Come early for the best seats (a limited number of chairs and tables are available). 

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Dancing on the Square
Tuesdays, June 23-September 22
6:00-8:00pm
Courthouse Square (Map)

Get ready to kick up your heels with our free dance series, including Tango, Swing, Country Western, Salsa, Hip Hop, Hula and more. The fun begins with a dance demonstration and continues on with public participation.

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lindy

Lindy on the Square
Sunday, June 28, 2009
12-2:30pm

Courthouse Square

Redwoodcityswing.com and Downtown Redwood City are excited to bring to you "Lindy in the Square." On the last Sunday of each month Courthouse Square will host a FREE Outdoor Swing Dance Event from 12:00 - 2:30pm.
Featuring free mini-lessons & open social dancing for all ages & all levels, no experience needed and no partner required.

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Sponsors & Booths
Is your company or organization interested in having a presence in front of thousands of people? Opportunities are available for special events or an entire series of events!
Download an application (2MB, pdf)

Volunteer!
Are you looking for a fun way to give back to your community? We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us with our Downtown Events.
Download an application (49K, pdf)

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art on the square

Call for Artists!
2009 Art on the Square
Artists! Be a part of Art on the Square, a series of four juried shows on the streets surrounding Courthouse Square in the heart of downtown Redwood City. Apply now!

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rwc farmers market

Redwood City Farmers Market
Saturdays
April - November
8:00am-12:00pm

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Relive 2008!
The planning for the 2009 event series is currently underway! We had so much fun last summer and we can't wait to do it all over again. Relive the WOW by surfing through some of our online photo albums on Flickr.

View our albums!

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Presented by Redwood City, and its Civic Cultural Commission and Redevelopment Agency.

 

 

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