parks and recreation Departmentevent enhancementsTuesday, november 7, 2023 City Council meeting
City Council Direction:
July 5, 2023 City Council Meeting
Directed item to the Parks and Recreation Commission
Ad-Hoc Committee established to evaluate events
Recommend enhancements, “checklist,” and costs
American Flag installations
Background
Parks and recreation commission
November 7, 2023
Current:
No current event in place
Possible Enhancements:
Install hardware and 3’X5” American Flags at various locations from Memorial Day through the end of July Wreath by Veterans Memorial
Fallen Heroes Monument proposed
PARKS AND RECREATION commission
November 7, 2023
Memorial day
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering and honoring the military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Current:
Begg Pool Party
Pre-pandemic - Installed flags throughout the City
Possible Enhancement:
Reinstate flag placement
PARKS AND RECREATION commission
November 7, 2023
independence day – July 4th
Commemorating the passage of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The City has placed flags throughout the City prior to the pandemic.
PARKS AND RECREATION commission
November 7, 2023
veterans day
Current:
Annual multi-generational event at Veterans Monument
Possible Enhancements:
Street closure
Thank you Veterans banner downtown
Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11 for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States.
PARKS AND RECREATION commission
November 7, 2023
labor day
Current:
The City does not formally celebrate this holiday
Possible Enhancement:
No recommended enhancements
Current:
A joint remembrance ceremony is held annually by the Police and Fire Departments Possible Enhancement:
Broader promotion of annual event
PARKS AND RECREATION commission
November 7, 2023
9/11 Memorial event
9/11 is a federally recognized National Day of Service that happens in the United States on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777.
PARKS AND RECREATION commission
November 7, 2023
flag day
Current:
The City does not formally celebrate this holiday
Possible Enhancements:
If American flag installations are approved, they will be displayed during Flag Day No additional recommended enhancements
Current:
The Satin Dollz headline
Recent Past:
Hamburgers, hot dogs and ice cream
Challenge coins
Possible Enhancements:
Recognition of the individual branches of service
Tiger Squadron Flyover
PARKS AND RECREATION commission
November 7, 2023
Salute to the troops
The Salute to the Troops was established in 2015 by the Parks and Recreation Commission to honor military personnel, past and present. The event now kicks off the Summer Concerts in the Park.
Current:
Pier light schedule
Christmas trees on Pier
Season’s Greetings, Happy Holidays and snowflake lighting Possible Enhancements:
No additional enhancements recommended
PARKS AND RECREATION commission
November 7, 2023
Holiday season
The celebration of the holiday season kicks off with the Pier Lighting and Holiday Open House downtown in November. The season culminates with the Holiday Fireworks, partially sponsored by the City