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Council asks staff to condense Cherry Days events and endorses 3100 parade route for safety
Summary
Council members discussed Cherry Days scheduling, fireworks and parade routing. Public safety recommended moving the main parade off Washington Boulevard; council signaled support for a 3100 route and asked staff to condense major events into a shorter timeframe and prepare a marketing plan.
City staff and the council discussed planning for the 2025 Cherry Days celebration, including parade routing, fireworks, event sequencing and volunteer staffing. City Attorney John Call and staff outlined recommended changes to limit the number of days for major events and to consolidate the parade, vendors and main activities to reduce staff and volunteer strain.
Public safety concerns: Police staff recommended that the main morning parade be held away from Washington Boulevard for safety and crowd control. John Call said blocking Washington is difficult because of multiple…
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