Summary
To: Town Commission
From: Gay Lancaster, Town Manager
Date: 10/20/2026
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Subject:
Title
Special Relief Permit - 2026 Holiday Parade and Party
Summary:
The Recreation Department is requesting a special relief permit for Belleair’s annual Holiday Parade and Party, scheduled on Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 4:30-7:30pm. The parade route will begin at the Public Works building, head west on Ponce de Leon, lead up and down The Mall and then head back to Public Works. The party at Brewster Field will immediately follow the parade. Assistance is requested from the Police Department for road closures, detours, and public safety. Assistance is requested from Public Works and Recreation staff for logistics, set up, tear down, and barricades. Road closures will begin at 3:30pm. Staff will place promotional signage throughout Town for two weeks leading up to the event.
Code relief requests include: noise, road closures, and signage.
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Previous Commission Action: This is an annual event which comes to the Commission for approval every year.
Background/Problem Discussion: N/A
Expenditure Challenges: This item is included in the Events budget
Financial Implications: N/A
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval.
Proposed Motion: I move approval of the special relief permit for Belleair’s 2026 Holiday Parade and Party.