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Tigard council weighs expanding July 4 drone show; asks staff to pursue sponsors and sound improvements
Summary
Councilors reviewed debriefing from last year’s drone show, discussed options to expand to 300 drones, and asked staff to pursue sponsorships, improved audio/synchronization and traffic-control options to address attendees’ concerns.
City communications staff presented options for the city’s July 4 drone show and councilors discussed size, cost and operational changes to improve the event.
Communications Manager Kent Wyatt said the city’s first drone show drew more than 10,000 attendees and was funded by transient lodging tax (TLT) dollars. He described three vendor options: a 200-drone show (the 2024 baseline), a 300-drone show (more visible at distance and better detail) and a 400-drone show (greater visual complexity but substantially higher cost). Wyatt said incremental cost…
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