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San Fernando council weighs Christmas parade: cost, timing and safety concerns prompt delay
Summary
Councilmembers discussed a proposal to cosponsor a city Christmas parade; staff outlined permit, traffic‑control and safety requirements and recommended more planning time. Council continued the item to Nov. 17 for detailed cost and traffic‑control estimates.
San Fernando councilmembers on Nov. 10 debated whether the city should cosponsor a proposed Christmas parade after hearing from a council proponent and nonprofit organizers.
Councilmember Patty Lopez presented the idea, saying multiple local organizations were willing to help and that residents want a family‑focused event. City staff and public‑works engineers cautioned that the logistics are substantial: an engineered traffic‑control plan and…
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