TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Gina Moga, Special Events Manager
DATE: April 2, 2014
SUBJECT:title
Requesting approval for the Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council to stage their annual parade as part of their festival on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at Noon.
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PURPOSE:
The parade is part of the annual Puerto Rican Heritage Festival now in its 43rd year which celebrates Puerto Rican Heritage here in the City of Aurora.
BACKGROUND:
The event is coordinated by the ARRCC with minimal assistance from the City's Special Event division. The route requested is the Benton/Broadway/Downer route. This event has grown to the point where River Street is being requested for staging. Previous parades used Benton for staging. The event now mirrors that of Memorial Day in set up and staging.
DISCUSSION:
While there are no direct expenses for the parade, City assistance is requested as noted in the Impact Statement. The organizers will submit the parade lineup a week before the event to assure all City services are covered.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Assistance from the following City departments is necessary for this event: Police, Streets, MVPS, Electrical, Downtown Maintenance, Special Events and possibly Water & Sewer (if horse units are participating). This is to facilitate street closings and provide for public safety.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed event be approved and forwarded to the Government Operations Committee.
cc: Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
Alderman Johnson
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Mervine, Alternate