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Council backs community-focused 250th anniversary programing, prioritizes concerts, flags and pin giveaways
Summary
Council directed staff to pursue a set of community-building items for the U.S. 250th anniversary, including concert enhancements, a possible flyover, poster contest, lapel pins, roundhouse lighting and strand flag banners; council declined more disruptive or costly options such as a lower-pier Ferris wheel.
At its March 17 meeting, Manhattan Beach'9s City Council reviewed proposed programming options for America'9s 250th anniversary and prioritized a package of low- to moderate-cost community events and activations.
Parks & Recreation Director Mark Layman presented a menu that included concert enhancements for the Salute to the Troops concert, a potential Tiger Squadron flyover (estimated vendor cost of $900 plus insurance),…
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