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3.D.
Announcements, Community and Special Events and Presentations
11/7/2018

CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
AGENDA ITEM REQUEST FORM
COMMISSION MEETING DATE:  11/7/2018
REQUESTED ACTION BY COMMISSION: 

Announcement by Mary DeGraffenreidt, Events and Programs Manager, regarding the 48th Annual Holiday Parade and Grand Marshal entry form upcoming deadlines.

EXPLANATION OF REQUEST: 

The City of Boynton Beach is hosting its Annual Holiday Parade on Saturday, December 1 on Seacrest Blvd., beginning at S.E. 12th Avenue and ending on N.E. 1st Avenue. The City is encouraging bands, dance troupes, churches, businesses, and non-profit organizations to participate. The entry deadline is November 19. We encourage floats, bands, dance troupes, and non-profit organizations to join our parade by completing an entry application form.

 

The City is also seeking a Grand Marshal for this year's parade. Residents and businesses are encouraged to nominate an individual.   

 

The deadline for both entries is Monday, November 19. Parade participation forms and Grand Marshal nomination forms are available in the back of the room, on our website and through the City's social media platforms.

HOW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES? 
FISCAL IMPACT:  Budgeted  The Holiday Parade is a budgeted item within the Marketing/Special Events Department budgets.
ALTERNATIVES:  Do not make an announcement.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Culturally Distinct Downtown, Transportation and Mobility
STRATEGIC PLAN APPLICATION: 

The Annual Holiday Parade will be held in Downtown Boynton Beach on Federal Highway beginning on S.E. 12th Avenue and ending on N.E. 1st Avenue - bringing residents and visitors to downtown area. The City's restaurants and businesses in the area will see increased business.

 

The City's 48th Holiday Parade boasts one of the largest participation of community bands than any other holiday parade in Palm Beach County.


CLIMATE ACTION:  No
CLIMATE ACTION DISCUSSION: 
Is this a grant?  No
Grant Amount: 
ATTACHMENTS:
TypeDescription
Addendum18 Holiday Parade Application
Addendum18 Grand Marshal Nomination