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Downtown Estacada Commission reviews July 4 parade, finalizes vendor policy and advances Oktoberfest planning
Summary
At its July 7 meeting the Downtown Estacada Commission reviewed July 4 parade results, discussed profanity on parade entries, finalized a vendor policy update, planned Oktoberfest logistics including alcohol and food vendors, and directed follow-up on a budget item.
The Downtown Estacada Commission on July 7 reviewed the July 4 parade results, discussed event operations and community concerns, and advanced planning for Oktoberfest and other downtown events.
Sherry, a commission member, led a recap of the July 4 parade and reported participation counts: 79 motorized entries (up from 76 last year), 34 animals (down from 38), 19 floats (down from 28) and 28 big rigs. She said there were no injuries and praised traffic management at Shafford and Copeland. The commission scheduled a post-event debrief and a volunteer list will be used to recruit judges and event staff for future parades.
Commissioners discussed a complaint that some parade flags displayed explicit profanity. Members acknowledged freedom-of-speech limits but agreed to revise the parade application language to state that the event is a family/community event and that profanity is not appropriate for vehicles or floats taking part in…
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