Subject:
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Consider the Special Event application request for First Night Harrisonburg on Tuesday, December 31, 2019
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Presented By: Erin Smith, Events Manager, HDR
Recommendation and Review
First Night Harrisonburg is requesting the closure Main Street between the hours of 6pm-12am for the 28th annual First Night Harrisonburg. 2,500-4,000 participants are expected. The following streets require closure:
• Main St from MLK-Elizabeth St, Bruce St from Liberty to Federal (with access to Water St. parking deck); Newman Ave from Main to Federal, and Water Street from Liberty to Federal (with access to Water St. parking deck).
• Warren St.
• Court Square, Graham St, adjoining section of E Market St.
This application was reviewed and approved by the Special Events Committee on 5/2/19.
The total cost of the event is estimated to be $6,840.
Key Issues:
-HPD support (16 officers)
-Public Works support (street closures, no parking signage, refuse collection, sweeper)
-HFD support (Command post; access to FCDs, 20’ft fire line along closed streets)
-COI and Endorsement will be submitted at least 30 days prior to event
-Food vendor list will be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to event