HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.2 Annual St. Patrick's Day CelebrationCITY OF DUBLIN
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 11, 1990
SUBJECT Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration
EXHIBITS ATTACHED None
RECOMMENDATION Provide input on activities planned
FINANCIAL STATEMENT The following amounts are available in the
FY90-91 Budget for this event:
Community Celebration - $2,700
Public Works Assistance - $5,500
Council Community Promotion - $ 500
TOTAL - $8,700
DESCRIPTION For the last seven years, the City of Dublin has
commemorated St. Patrick's Day with a parade and community
celebration. The parade, sponsored by the Dublin -San Ramon Lions
Club, typically utilizes a route through the downtown area of Dublin.
The community celebration, coordinated by the City's Recreation
Department, features food, game and information booths operated by
local service clubs and non-profit organizations, as well as a variety
of entertainment. Through the years, the parade route and location of
the celebration has changed, but the scope of the event has remained
fairly constant.
The Dublin Chamber of Commerce, in an effort to promote the businesses
in Dublin, has proposed that the City and the Chamber work
cooperatively to expand the scope of the St. Patrick's Day Celebration
to include the business community. The proposed expansion would
entail relocating the community celebration to the downtown area,
utilizing the Dublin Place Shopping Center, and inviting the
businesses to participate by operating booths and allowing "sidewalk
sales". Businesses would be encouraged to offer "St. Patrick's Day"
promotions and participate in special advertising supplements.
Additionally, it has been suggested that a professional arts and
crafts show and sale be included in the event.
The City Council will be considering the proposal from the Chamber of
Commerce to expand the scope of the St. Patrick's Day Celebration at
their meeting of December 10, 1990. Staff will report on the
Council's action at the Commission meeting.
Staff has met with representatives from the Dublin San Ramon Lions
Club who, once again, plan to sponsor the traditional St. Patrick's
Day parade. The proposed route follows the same path as the previous
two years: West on Amador Valley Boulevard; South on Regional Street;
East on Dublin Boulevard; North on Village Parkway; West on Amador
Valley Boulevard. Amador Plaza Road will be used as the staging area.
In addition to the parade and community celebration, the Dublin Sister
City Association plans to host a corned beef dinner and dance at the
Shannon Community Center.
Mailings to local community organizations will be done once a location
for the community celebration is determined. Staff is also making
contacts with entertainers. Publicity for this event will be included
in the Winter and Spring Schedules of Recreation Programs, the 1991
City Calendar, the Chamber of Commerce Newsletter and local
newspapers. Additionally Staff will be preparing a flyer for
distribution through the schools and a poster for local businesses.
The Staff welcomes any input from the Commission on ways to make the
1991 celebration unique and memorable for the community.
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