CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Pass the Ordinance to establish temporary street closures and parking restrictions for the India Day Parade and Celebration and issue a Special Event and amplifier permit for the event to be held on Sunday, August 13, 2017.
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DEPARTMENT: City Clerk's Office
SUBMITTED BY: Dawn Portner, Special Events Coordinator
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
Sponsored by Indian Community Outreach, the 3rd Annual India Day Parade and Celebration will be held Sunday, August 13 in recognition of India Independence Day.
DISCUSSION:
The parade route and celebration site map is depicted on the attached map. The day-long celebration at Knoch Park will begin at 11:00 a.m. and feature a concert, beer and wine, food vendors, and exhibitors. This will be a free event to the public and organizers are estimating no more than 10,000 attendees. A fireworks display at 9:00 p.m. will conclude the event. The parade will kick off from Naperville Central High School at 4:00 p.m.
Alcoholic Beverage Tickets: The event organizers will utilize a ticketing system for the sale of alcoholic beverages. Event goers will be required to purchase tickets at designated booths to be exchanged for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, in lieu of cash. The beverage tents will be double fenced and will have food for purchase.
Accessibility Plan: The City's accessibility plan has been discussed with the organizers and ADA viewing areas will be available on the parade route and in front of the main stage at Knoch Park.
Parking and Traffic: An ordinance is required to tow vehicles parked on the parade route and near Knoch Park. The parade route and streets affected by the route will be No Parking/Tow Away Zone from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and will be posted accordingly. The parade route streets will be closed beginning at approximately 3:30 p.m. until approximately 7:00 p.m. Designated residential streets surrounding Knoch Park w...
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