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Council approves Newport Kite Festival license; police outline towing and signage plan
Summary
Council approved a special event license for the Newport Kite Festival at Brenton Point State Park (July 11–12, 2026); Sergeant Ed described a parking-management plan with VMS trailers, additional no-parking signage and three enforcement details to prevent driveway blockages and unsafe parking.
Councilors voted to approve a special-event license for the Newport Kite Festival at Brenton Point State Park on July 11–12, 2026. Council members expressed concern about neighborhood driveway blocking and lack of parking capacity given expected attendance; one councilor estimated up to 2,000 attendees and urged police monitoring.
Sergeant Ed described the enforcement plan: variable message signage, more no‑parking signs, towing enforcement and at least three police details including traffic unit and detectives to funnel traffic and enforce towing. "We have 3 details there, for funneling traffic around that area... detectives will be out there to enforce any parking violations," Sergeant Ed said. Council asked that the Police Department coordinate with event organizers and the DEM and Parks to ensure safe traffic flow and minimal impact to neighbors.
