Proposed 38th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Festival of the Arts

Original title: 38th ANNUAL DOWNTOWN DELRAY BEACH FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS : RECOMMENDATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MANAGEMENT GROUP OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, TO THE CITY COMMISSION FOR AN IMPACT EVENT KNOWN AS "38TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN DELRAY BEACH FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS" TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 9-10, 2027, ON WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE FROM NW 5TH AVENUE TO SWINTON AVENUE

Record date · March 26, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City of Delray Beach Development Services Management Group is recommending approval for the 38th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Festival of the Arts. The event is proposed to take place on January 9-10, 2027, along West Atlantic Avenue.

Why it matters

The City Commission will decide whether to authorize a major street closure on West Atlantic Avenue between NW 5th Avenue and Swinton Avenue for a two-day public event in January 2027.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Downtown Delray Beach businesses and residents

These parties will experience changes to traffic patterns and street access on West Atlantic Avenue during the event dates.

Directly affected

City Commission of Delray Beach

The Commission is responsible for reviewing the recommendation and voting on the event permit.

Key Facts

The event is titled '38th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Festival of the Arts'.
The proposed dates for the event are January 9-10, 2027.
The event location is West Atlantic Avenue, specifically between NW 5th Avenue and Swinton Avenue.
The Development Services Management Group has issued a formal recommendation to the City Commission to approve the event.

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The document is filed under number 26-0336.
The status of the item is 'Agenda Ready' as of March 5, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will West Atlantic Avenue be closed during this event?

The document identifies the event location as West Atlantic Avenue from NW 5th Avenue to Swinton Avenue, which typically requires street closures for such festivals.

Who is responsible for approving this event?

The City Commission of Delray Beach is the body responsible for final approval based on the recommendation from the Development Services Management Group.

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