Detroit council clears Carnival-in-the-Park permit after applicant agrees to change event name

The Detroit City Council approved a mass-gathering permit for a Carnival in the Park during its May 13 meeting, contingent on a requested name change. City Recorder Michelle Connor presented the application and Councilor Todd Smith flagged an issue with the event name; City Clerk Lindsay Meyer reported she had contacted the applicant, Russ Boyd, who "was willing to change" the event name. Denny Nielsen moved to accept the mass-gathering permit; Todd Smith seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Council members emphasized the need for accurate event naming on permits and for staff to confirm required event details before the event. No further conditions or fees were recorded in the meeting minutes; the council did not specify a required follow-up report date in the recorded discussion.