City of Harrisonburg - File #: ID 21-203

• File #: ID 21-203
• Version: 1
• Name: 2021 Skeleton Festival
• Type: Special Event Application
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/24/2021
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 6/8/2021
• Final action: 6/8/2021
• Title: Consider the event application request for HDR's Skeleton Festival on October 23, 2021 from 2-5pm.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/8/2021	1	City Council	approved	Pass

Subject:

Title

Consider the event application request for HDR’s Skeleton Festival on October 23, 2021 from 2-5pm.

Body

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

Recommendation and Review

This is the 18^th Annual Skeleton Festival, in downtown Harrisonburg. Skeleton Festival is a pre-Halloween, free community festival that includes trick-or-treating at downtown businesses, costume contests, and activities held throughout downtown and on Court Square.

This application was reviewed and approved by the Special Events Committee on May 14, 2021.

The total cost of this event is estimated to be around $3,500. The event organizer is responsible for payments to HPD off-duty officers.

Key Issues: 

- PW Support (street closures, message boards, roll off container)

- HPD Support (off-duty officers)

- COI, endorsement, and business licenses to be submitted prior to event

- ABC License will be obtained as necessary