Introducing Kemper Freeman, Jr. | Honoree for The 20 Of 2020 Award Ceremony

Kemper Freeman, Jr.

Our next honoree is none other than Bellevue developer, Kemper Freeman, Jr. It was clear that Snowflake Lane, which annually has turned downtown Bellevue into a month-long enchanted scene, had to be reimagined in 2020 if it was to be held at all.

"We thought about not doing it this year," said Freeman, whose Bellevue Collection of retailers, restaurants and hotels forms the core of of downtown Bellevue. "But with all things that have fouled up people's lives this year, we didn't think it would be right to also take away something as symbolically important at Snowflake Lane. So while we couldn't have the parade and performances by dancers and drummers every night, we could provide twinkling lights and holiday music."

Even without a physical Santa he decided that he could do the best display of Christmas lights ever experienced in our 14 years.

Thank you Kemper! We can't wait to see you at the event!