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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 16-17, 2027, ON WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE FROM NW 5TH AVENUE TO SWINTON AVENUE

June 25, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This recommendation initiates the formal approval process for a major public event that will require the closure of West Atlantic Avenue between NW 5th Avenue and Swinton Avenue for two days in January 2027.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Downtown Delray Beach businesses and residents

These parties will experience road closures and increased foot traffic on West Atlantic Avenue during the event dates.

City Commission

The Commission must vote to approve or deny the recommendation provided by the Development Services Management Group.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 25, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

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 16-17, 2027, along West Atlantic Avenue.

Key Facts

  • The Development Services Management Group has submitted a recommendation to the City Commission to approve the 38th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Festival of the Arts.
  • The event is scheduled for January 16-17, 2027.
  • The festival location is designated as West Atlantic Avenue, specifically the stretch between NW 5th Avenue and Swinton Avenue.
  • The document is filed under reference number 26-0745.
  • The item was introduced on June 4, 2026.

Why It Matters

This recommendation initiates the formal approval process for a major public event that will require the closure of West Atlantic Avenue between NW 5th Avenue and Swinton Avenue for two days in January 2027.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the festival take place?
The proposed dates are January 16 and 17, 2027.
Where will the festival be held?
It is proposed for West Atlantic Avenue, between NW 5th Avenue and Swinton Avenue.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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temporal pattern90% confidence

Long-term Planning

The city is processing permit recommendations more than six months in advance of the event date.

City of Delray Beach

Connected Entities

other26-0745“The file number for the agenda item.”Map →
locationCity of Delray Beach“The local government jurisdiction.”Map →
locationWest Atlantic Avenue“The primary location for the proposed festival.”Map →
organizationDevelopment Services Management Group“The body recommending the event approval to the City Commission.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment5
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