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Commission approves reservation for Dia de los Muertos festival; staff says event will draw about 2,500 people
Summary
The commission approved a staff request to reserve most of the Norman P. Murray Community Center for the Mission Viejo Dia de los Muertos festival (Oct. 24, 2026); staff said the festival is expected to draw about 2,500 attendees and include 18 vendors. Two commissioners recused for activities-committee items and the vote recorded 4 yes and 2 abstentions.
A staff presenter described a Mission Viejo Activities Committee request to reserve the majority of the Norman P. Murray Community Center for the annual Dia de los Muertos festival on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, and noted setup would begin the Friday before as rooms become available. The presenter said the event is expected to attract approximately 2,500 attendees and feature 18 vendors; staff told commissioners parking could be accommodated in existing lots surrounding the facility.
The commission moved and approved the reservation; the vote passed with 4 yes votes and 2 abstentions. Chairperson Thornton had announced earlier that Vice Chairperson Gonzaleski and Commissioner Smith would recuse themselves from activities-committee items because both are members of that committee and left the meeting room prior to the votes.
