Report of Special Events Committee recommending approval of the following events subject to Council Action: Dive Into Summer on 5/29/2026 - 5/31/2026 (Waiver of alcohol at Citizen Park for event dates); War on the Shore on 7/30/2026 - 8/2/2026 (Waiver of alcohol at Citizen Park for event dates); Lincoln Graduation on 6/12/2026 (Road closure of S 9th Street from Columbus Street to Green Street south of Columbus Street, roads will be closed from 12:30 p.m. - approximately 3:30 p.m.); July 3rd Celebration on 7/3/2026 (Waiver of sound ordinance, road closure of Quay Street from S 8th Street to S 6th Street on 7/3/2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. on 7/4/2026); Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival on 7/18/2026 - 7/19/2026 (Waiver of park hours for event dates); Scenic Shore on 7/25/2026 - 7/26/2026 (Waiver of park hours for overnight camping at Red Arrow Park on 7/25/2026); Lakeshore Balloon Glow on 8/14/2026 (Road closure of Quay Street between S 8th Street and S 6th Street from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.); and the Lakeshore Holiday Parade on 11/25/2026 (Road closure for Washington Street west of 21st Street to 8th Street, and 8th Street from Washington to Park Street from 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)

Committee

Committee of the Whole

Introduced

April 16, 2026

Passed

April 20, 2026

Where it was heard

Common Council Apr 20, 2026 approved Pass

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