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Consider the special event application request for the Hispanic Festival on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
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Presented By: Matt Little, Recreation and Events Manager, Parks & Recreation
Recommendation and Review
Background: The Hispanic Festival is an annual event that takes place in Harrisonburg, at the Smithland Athletic Complex. The Festival will have a full day of activities, food, and live music. A soccer tournament will take place on pads 1, 2, & 3.
This application was reviewed and approved by the Special Events Committee on May 1, 2025.
The total cost of this event is estimated to be around $5500. The event organizer is responsible for payment of applicable charges.
Key Issues:
- PW Support (no parking signage, roll off container, digital message board)
- HPD Support (off-duty officers)
- HFD Support (EMS)
- Commissioner of Revenue (food tax, business licenses)
- Community Development (stage permit)
- COI and endorsement to be submitted prior to the event