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Council authorizes up to $51,000 to support St. Patrick’s Day parade; asks staff to seek cost savings and explore beer‑garden option
Summary
Council agreed Jan. 27 to authorize staff to reimburse the Chamber up to an estimated $51,000 to cover direct costs for the St. Patrick’s Day parade on the historic route, while directing staff to pursue lower-cost barricade options, coordinate with neighboring cities, and work with the Chamber on a possible beer-garden to offset costs.
Hermosa Beach — Facing a projected shortfall for the St. Patrick’s Day parade, the Hermosa Beach City Council voted Jan. 27 to authorize staff to reimburse the Chamber of Commerce and Foundation for up to an estimated $51,000 — covering barricades, traffic control and additional public‑safety costs — and to pursue measures that could reduce that expense before the event.
Lisa Nichols, community resources director, told council the parade generated roughly $40,000 in revenue in 2025 while expenditures totaled about $58,000. The Chamber requested help with barricades, security and insurance; staff presented alternative parade routes and a Strand-based option that would cut barricade needs and…
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