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Proposed Cinco de Mayo Parade and Street Closures

Original title: Submitting Mayor’s Office Coordinators Report relative to Petition of Mexican Patriotic Committee of Metro Detroit, (#1452) request to hold “Cinco de Mayo Parade 2017” on May 7, 2017 from noon to 2:30 p.m. with temporary street closures on W. Vernor Hwy from Woodmere to Scotten. (The Mayor’s Office and all other City departments RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of this petition.) (REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-30-17)

March 30, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

Residents and commuters in the area will experience temporary traffic detours and street closures on West Vernor Highway during the specified parade hours on May 7, 2017.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Mexican Patriotic Committee of Metro Detroit

The organization is seeking city authorization to conduct a public parade.

Local residents and commuters

Individuals traveling on W. Vernor Hwy will be subject to temporary street closures during the event hours.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 30, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Mexican Patriotic Committee of Metro Detroit has requested permission to hold a Cinco de Mayo parade on May 7, 2017. The event would require temporary street closures on West Vernor Highway between Woodmere and Scotten from noon to 2:30 p.m.

Key Facts

  • The Mexican Patriotic Committee of Metro Detroit submitted petition #1452 to hold a parade.
  • The proposed event date is May 7, 2017.
  • The proposed event time is from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • The parade route requires temporary street closures on W. Vernor Hwy between Woodmere and Scotten.
  • The Mayor's Office and relevant city departments have recommended approval of the petition.
  • The petition was referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee on March 30, 2017.
  • The file number for this request is 15-5633.

Why It Matters

Residents and commuters in the area will experience temporary traffic detours and street closures on West Vernor Highway during the specified parade hours on May 7, 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will streets be closed for this event?
Yes, the requests temporary street closures on W. Vernor Hwy from Woodmere to Scotten.
Has the city approved this request yet?
The Mayor's Office and city departments have recommended approval, but the is currently under review by the Neighborhood and Community Services .

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Connected Entities

organizationMayor's OfficeThe city office that reviewed and recommended approval of the petition.Map →
locationW. Vernor HwyThe street where the parade is proposed to take place.Map →
organizationMexican Patriotic Committee of Metro DetroitThe organization requesting the parade permit.Map →
organizationNeighborhood and Community Services Standing CommitteeThe committee to which the petition was referred for review.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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