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Council approves submission for special-event alcohol permit for Cinco de Mayo on May 1
Summary
The council unanimously approved submitting a special-event alcohol permit to the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control to allow beer and wine sales at the Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 1, 2026.
The Gila Bend Town Council voted unanimously on March 10 to approve the submittal of a special‑event alcohol permit to the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control for the Cinco de Mayo event scheduled May 1, 2026.
Vice‑Mayor Chris Riggs moved to approve the permit submittal and Councilmember Fernando Fernandez seconded; the motion carried with five ayes and two members absent. The approval allows staff to proceed with the state permit application for beer and wine sales at the event; final licensure and any conditions remain under the state's purview.
