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Council approves Ramadan Village event, waives noise rules and extends vendor hours
Summary
The council authorized a Ramadan Village special event at the Cantina Midtown parking lot March 7–30 with extended hours, temporary tents and a noise waiver; the resolution passed unanimously after staff and organizers clarified hours, occupancy and safety plans.
The Dearborn City Council on Feb. 7 approved a resolution allowing the Cantina Midtown to host the Ramadan Village special event in the parking lot at 720 Town Center Drive, authorizing extended food‑truck hours, temporary fencing, two heated tents and a waiver of the city’s noise ordinance.
Why it matters: The event is a recurring seasonal attraction that draws regional visitors and requires coordination with police, fire and building departments on safety, occupancy and parking. Council members pressed for precise dates, rain‑day rules and confirmation that fire‑marshal and police sign‑offs were in place.
The resolution,…
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