Here is something that Carla Madison and several others in the community just heard about late Tuesday. Councilwoman Madison has requested more information about this event at City Park next month. In the meantime, here is what has been learned thus far:

The Earth Day FREE festival expects 30,000 people in City Park over the Earth Day weekend (April 19 – 20)

Parks Department has issued a permit for the festival. (They are not required to provide public notice of these permits)

There does not seem to be a parking plan or traffic control.

Haven’t seen any news / press releases locally about this festival. (Unusual – since I recall past earth day events (admittedly much smaller venues) have always had lots of advance publicity.

It is unknown at this time if agreements are in place to rehabilitate the damage of 30,000 people in the park (during the wet spring season), and who will pay for it.

Unknown if liquor will be allowed.

Tech. Reyes Trujillo is contacting Special Events division of the DPD to see what security / traffic control plans are in place through the DPD.

Regards,
Penelope Zeller