HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 06/23/2020 - STAFF REPORT: JULY 4TH ACTIVITIES1
2020 Fourth of July Activities
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• Traditional activities are
impractical in 2020
• 2019 direct cost $66,000
• Traditional activities included:
• Parade on Mountain
Avenue
• Fireworks at City Park
• Race at City Park
• Among others
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Alternative Activities
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• Collaboration from Recreation, Cultural
Services, Neighborhood Services,
Parks, Police, and other Departments
• Developed concepts for alternative
activities that are COVID responsible
2020 Alternative Activities
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Live Events
• Hot air balloon launches
• Airplane Parade
• Flip the Fourth Parade
• Mobile Music Performances
• Neighborhood Activities
• Regional Drive-In Fireworks
Virtual Activities
• Video Postcard
• Virtual activities from Gardens
on Spring Creek and Museum
of Discovery
• Live-streaming music from the
Lincoln Center
Routes
Airplane Parade
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Flip the Fourth Parade
Closing
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• Anticipated cost for 2020
events and activities -
$34,000
• This represents a
reduction of - $32,000
(48%) as compared to
normal operations
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THANK YOU
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