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Fergus Falls to declare community festival as city readies for possible American Idol hometown events
Summary
City staff told the council the Chamber will fiscally host a hometown parade and concert tied to local contestant Chris Tungseth; organizers plan a 5:30 a.m. parade and a 7:30 p.m. concert at the RTC, expect up to 10,000 attendees, and requested a proclamation and community festival designation.
The Fergus Falls City Council approved a motion to declare a community festival as staff and volunteers race to plan a possible American Idol hometown parade and concert tied to local contestant Chris Tungseth.
Andrew Brenseth told the council that American Idol producers are coordinating with selected hometowns and that the city is planning for a 5:30 a.m. parade on May 6 and a 7:30 p.m. concert behind the Kirkbride/RTC grounds. "If contestants make the top 3, they go to those communities and host a hometown celebration, including a parade and a concert," Brenseth said. He…
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