Council approves second-level VIP deck for Palm Tree Festival tent

May 13, 2025

Council approved amendments to the festival agreement to allow a second-level VIP deck inside the tent, which staff and applicants said could raise daily attendance by roughly 700–1,000; applicants agreed to additional security, restrooms and sound monitoring.

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Festival organizers sought an amendment to a five-year agreement to permit a second-level VIP deck inside the existing festival tent. Applicants and staff explained the change adds roughly six feet of internal height but does not expand the tent footprint; they estimated daily attendance could increase by about 700–1,000 people and said they would add security, portable restrooms and sound monitoring.

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