File #: ID 24-181    Version: 1 Name: 2024 International Festival
Type: Special Event Application Status: Passed
File created: 5/7/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 5/28/2024 Final action: 5/28/2024
Title: Consider the special event application request for the Harrisonburg International Festival on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Attachments: 1. Memorandum, 2. Special Event Application

Subject:

Title

Consider the special event application request for the Harrisonburg International Festival on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

 

Body

Presented By:  Matt Little, Recreation and Events Manager, Parks & Recreation

Recommendation and Review

Background: The Harrisonburg International Festival is an annual event that takes place in downtown Harrisonburg. The festival is a celebration of the many cultures living in and around Harrisonburg. Food, entertainment, and vendors will fill downtown for the full day Festival.

 

This application was reviewed and approved by the Special Events Committee on April 18, 2024. 

 

The total cost of this event is estimated to be around $10000. The event organizer is responsible for payment of applicable charges.

 

 

Key Issues: 

- PW Support (street closures, no parking signage, roll off container, sweeper truck)

- HPD Support (off-duty officers)

- HFD Support (Command Post)

- Commissioner of Revenue (food tax, business licenses)

- COI and endorsement to be submitted prior to the event