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DeLand commission denies request to allow on-site alcohol sales at Firecracker Festival
Summary
After mixed testimony on safety and family character, the City Commission voted to deny a request to formally allow controlled alcohol sales at the city’s large annual Firecracker Festival.
The DeLand City Commission voted June 2 to deny a staff request to allow controlled sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at the city’s Firecracker Festival, citing concerns about event scale, enforcement and the family-oriented nature of the celebration.
Parks and Recreation Director explained the proposal as an attempt to regulate and contain alcohol where, informally, attendees sometimes bring coolers. “We thought it might be an avenue to control it somewhat and also, make…
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