TO: Development Services Management Group
FROM: Allie Behrman, CPRP, Special Events Manager
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: November 19, 2026
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APPROVAL OF THE NON-IMPACT EVENT KNOWN AS "AVALON ST. PATRICK'S DAY" TO BE HELD ON MARCH 13, 2027, AT SE 1ST AVENUE BETWEEN ATLANTIC AVENUE AND SE 1ST STREET; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SPECIAL EVENTS MANAGER TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT.
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Special Events Technical Advisory Committee (SETAC) recommends the Development Services Management Group (DSMG) approve the special event known as Avalon St. Patrick's Day to be held on March 13, 2027; and authorize the Special Event Manager (SEM) to take all actions necessary to effectuate the Special Event Permit.
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Background:
Avalon Beach House submitted a Special Event Application on October 13, 2026, for the event Avalon St. Patrick's Day to be held on March 13, 2027 on SE 1st Avenue between Atlantic Avenue and SE 1st Street. This is the second time this event is being held. It was previously held on March 14, 2026 without issue. This event will be a block party to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The event will include alcohol and live music. This event will start at 1pm and go until 7pm. SETAC representative from Public works and the Police department both stated that this is no problem for either department. The event producer is expecting about 500 people. There will be no cooking on site.
Special Event Technical Advisory Committee (SETAC):
SETAC recommends DSMG approve the event.
No special conditions are recommended by SETAC
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact to the city as the event producer will be billed for all costs.
Timing of Request:
The event is approaching and the producer would like to book entertainment and begin advertising.