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Cairo council approves spring and summer special-event permits; debate over insurance, police presence
Summary
Council approved multiple special-event permits including a library ‘messy art’ kickoff, an April procession, community Easter and Juneteenth-family events and a downtown Touch-a-Truck. Discussion focused on whether organizers must buy liability insurance and whether police presence will be required or paid for.
The Cairo City Council on March 24 approved a string of special-event permits covering spring and summer community activities, and members debated liability insurance and police coverage for events.
Permits approved included a June 6 summer-reading kickoff at the Robert E. Memorial Library (applicant referenced by a presenter as planning a messy-art activity), an April 18 religious procession submitted by Arnold Gonzales, an April 20 Easter egg hunt and community event by Denitra Seiler, a June 22 Family Fun Day submitted by Diane Gurley, and a downtown Touch-a-Truck event planned…
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