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Council approves Clawson 4th of July permit; committee seeks volunteers for 250th celebrations
Summary
Council approved the Clawson 4th of July Committee's special event application with standard insurance and hold‑harmless conditions. Committee leaders said the two‑day celebration expects large crowds (20,000 through gates; 45,000 viewers for fireworks) and needs roughly 175 volunteers to operate gates, races and parade.
Council approved the Clawson 4th of July Committee’s application to hold the city’s annual celebration in 2026, with conditions including certificates of liability insurance and hold‑harmless indemnification for participants and vendors.
Committee representatives Mike Picquette and Pam Weaver briefed council on logistics for the semi‑quincentennial theme (America’s 250th), noting the festival typically draws about 20,000 people through gates and an estimated 45,000 spectators for fireworks. They told council the event requires approximately 175 volunteers (including about 80 for gates across two days, roughly 35 for the parade and ~60 for race staffing), and advised volunteers can sign up at clawson4thofjuly.com.
Committee members confirmed standard vendor insurance requirements, directors & officers coverage, and that parade participants and floats would be coordinated with insurance naming the city as additional insured where required. Staff and council thanked the volunteers and approved the permit subject to the stated insurance and indemnity provisions.
Councilmembers encouraged civic involvement and said they would participate in the parade as in prior years.
