Get quacking: Renton River Days starts this weekend

The family festival is July 21-23 at Liberty Park.

Get your rubber ducks ready because Renton River Days is right around the corner.

The parade that kicks off the weekend is 10 a.m. on July 22. The parade will make its way down South Third Street, from Shattuck Avenue to Liberty Park. Kent Phillips of STAR 101.5 FM will be this year’s parade annoucer.

If you are interested in volunteering for the parade, contact Nancy Quinn at 425-572-5702 or parade@rentonriverdays.org.

Get ready to see thousands of yellow rubber ducks quack their way through the Cedar River starting 4:30 p.m. on July 23. You can purchase tickets at the Renton Rotary booth in Liberty Park from July 21 to 23, along the parade route on South Third Street on July 22, at the Renton Rotary booth at the Renton Farmers Market at the Piazza, or at the following downtown stores —Cugini Florists, St. Charles Place Antiques, Garland Jewelers and The Renton Printery.

For more information about the Rubber Duck Derby, visit http://www.rentonriverdays.org/rubber-ducky-derby/.

Tennis tournaments have already started and will go through July 23. Visit http://www.rentonriverdays.org/ for more information.

Senior citizens can enjoy a barbecue picnic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on on July 20 at Renton Senior Activity Center, 211 Burnett Ave N. Tickets are required and cost $1 per person. Purchase tickets at the Renton Senior Activity Center or call 425-430-6633.

Renton Annual Art Show will run July 20 to July 23 at Renton Community Center, 1715 SE Maple Valley Hwy. The preview party is 8 p.m. on July 20. Hours is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m on July 21 to 22, and noon to 5 p.m. on July 23.

Watch a screening of the Jungle Book, part of Ivar’s Family Fun and Film series, on July 21 at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd N. Pre-movie entertainment begins 7:45 p.m.

The Wenatchee Youth Circus is hosting three performances at Cedar River Park, 1717 Maple Valley Hwy. Performances will be 1:30 and 6 p.m. on July 21, and 1:30 p.m. on July 22. Tickets are $2 for children under 18 and $3 for adults. Tickets will be available for sale July 21 and 22 at the festival information booth at Liberty Park, and 30 minutes prior to each show.

The Arts Market —the outdoor arts and craft show — will run 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 21 and 22, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 23, at Liberty Park.

There will be free kids activities throughout the weekend at Liberty Park, including hamster balls, climbing walls, petting zoo, LEGO PlayZone, craft booths and more.

The 19th annual Cedar River Quilters Guild exhibition will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 22, and noon to 5 p.m. on July 23.

Antique Classic Boat Show will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 22 at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd N. See more than 30 antique and classic boats, learn more about boats, and take a ride on one of the boats. Visit acbs-pnw.org for more information.

The 21st annual chalk art contest is July 22 at the tennis courts in Liberty Park. Registration begins at noon. Awards will be presented at 4 p.m. Participation is free and materials will be provided. Call 425-652-1236 for more information.

Volkssports will have a 5K and 10K walk from 8 to 11 a.m. on July 22. Parking is available at Renton Memorial Stadium, 405 Logan Ave N. Follow signs on Cedar River Trail to the start table at the riverfront side of the Renton Senior Activity Center. For information visit Interlaken Trailblazers or call 425-235-0528.

See classic German cars at the the Deutsch-Marque Show and Shine from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 23 at the Cedar River Park. The show is presented by the Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Porsche Car Clubs.

Interested in seeing more cars? Don’t miss the SEVA Car Show, the electric car show that’s from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 23 at Liberty Park. Visit seattleeva.org for more information.

For more information about Renton River Days, visit http://www.rentonriverdays.org/.