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Cultural Council asks Commerce City to boost Music in the Park support as costs rise
Summary
The Cultural Council told the council that Music in the Park costs have risen — from $14,500 in 2018 to about $24,435 in 2025 — and asked the city to increase its annual sponsorship from $5,000 to $12,000 while pursuing grants and community fundraising.
The Cultural Council presented its 2026 programming and funding request to Commerce City council members, saying rising production costs have drained leftover COVID-era rollover funds and left the series dependent on new support. The presenter said the four-concert Music in the Park series this year included food trucks, resource booths and incentives and that staging and sound are the largest expenses.
“The cost has significantly increased over time,” the presenter said, noting the total for the four-concert series rose from about $14,500 in 2018 to $24,435 in 2025. The presenter said the council’s current $5,000 sponsorship helps, but the Cultural Council is asking the city…
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