Description
Title: APPROVAL OF THE NON-IMPACT EVENT KNOWN AS "26TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN DELRAY BEACH ART FESTIVAL ON 4TH" TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 5-6, 2026, AT NE 4TH AVENUE FROM EAST ATLANTIC AVENUE TO NE 2ND STREET; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SPECIAL EVENTS MANAGER TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT.
Summary
The City of Delray Beach is considering the approval of the "26th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Art Festival on 4th," scheduled for December 5-6, 2026. This annual event, organized by Howard Alan Events, showcases local and national artists and typically attracts around 2,000 attendees, featuring approximately 80 vendors selling handmade arts and crafts. The festival will require the closure of NE 4th Avenue between E Atlantic Avenue and NE 2nd Street. The Special Events Technical Advisory Committee has recommended the event's approval, stating no special conditions are necessary. Importantly, the event will have no financial impact on the city, as all costs will be covered by the event producer. The approval process aims to facilitate community