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Organizers outline Island Glow plans; DDA and public clarify special-license options for social district events

Grosse Ile Downtown Development Authority · November 20, 2025

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Summary

Organizers previewed Island Glow (Dec. 5) and a Ladies Night Out debrief prompted questions about sampling and permitting; DDA members and commenters clarified that a nonprofit or the DDA can pull a special-license permitting sampled alcoholic service, typically $25 per business, and beverages may not leave premises.

At the DDA meeting, resident Chad Novak provided an update on Island Glow, confirming the event is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m., with Santa arriving after the procession. Novak described music lineup changes (madrigals and a high-school group, with a jazz band performing Christmas carols), vendor confirmations…

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