Renton River Days returns this weekend

People can enjoy a parade, live music, a drone show, delicious food, art competitions and more from July 26-28.

A rubber ducky derby, foodie fests, a youth circus and chalk competitions — how much more can there be?

Renton River Days is coming back July 26-28, and is bigger and better than ever.

This community first festival has been going strong since 1986, and includes music, food, art and entertainment for the whole family.

Last year, over 25,000 people attended the festivities, and it is looking to grow this year.

The sheer number of various festivities, including a parade, a golf tournament, all kinds of food, and even a race of thousands of little rubber ducks, will be sure to have something for everyone.

The festivities kick off Friday night with a live concert by The Kennydales, followed by a drone show by Sky Elements.

Go to rentonwa.gov/riverdays for the complete schedule.

Friday, July 26

8 a.m.: Golf tournament (Maplewood Golf Course)

6-8 p.m.: Adaptive Recreation Pool Party (Henry Moses Aquatics Center)

7:30 to 10 p.m.: Live Music The Kennydales and drone show (Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park)

Saturday, July 27

7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast (Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center)

10 a.m.: Renton River Days Parade (Third St. from Shattuck Ave. to Liberty Park)

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Chalk Art Competition (Renton Community Center)

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Antique Classic Boat Show (Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park)

11 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Craft Beer and Wine Garden (Liberty Park)

11 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Summer Bazaar (Renton Community Center)

12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.: Live music with 3 Trick Pony, – classic rock and funky dance (Liberty Park)

1-4 p.m.: Wenatchee Youth Circus (Big Field at Liberty Park)

2:15-3:30 p.m.: Live music with Steve Aliment and Annie O’Neill – roots, country and soul (Liberty Park)

4:30-5:30 Live music with Frankie McCabe – folk/pop (Liberty Park)

6:30-8 p.m.: Live music with The Kennydales – classic yacht rock (Liberty Park)

Sunday, July 28

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Deutsch–Marque Car Show (Liberty Park)

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Renton Foodie Fest (Liberty Park, Houser Way, West Renton Community Center

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Renton School District Student Art Show (Renton Community Center Dance Studio.)

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Summer Bazaar (Renton Community Center)

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.: Live music with Corey Wild – rock, blues and jazz (Liberty Park)

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Live music with Nitewave – 80s new wave (Liberty Park)

3:30 p.m.: Rubber Ducky Derby (Houser Street Bridge)

4-5 p.m.: Live music with Stacey Jones – blues and rock (Liberty Park)