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A. 3YearPrivateEventApprovalRequestforChristmasParadeDecember3,2016
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this week. Gearing up for the Holiday Shoppers Fair. As of this past Friday, a few
hundred tickets have been sold for the Texas Tenors on December 10.
Chamber of Commerce
Melanie distributed copies of Ocean Citys Voice for Business newsletter to all attendees.
Melanie distributed a handout for Delmarvas Space Coast promotion.
HMRA
G. Hale reported that Susan Jones is at Burley Oak with representatives from
approximately 80 hotels and restaurants, trying to promote Ocean City as a craft beer
destination. HMRA is hosting a dinner meeting at the Princess Royale on November 20.
The guest speaker will be the State Tourism Director, Margo Amelia.
EDC
Michael James reported that he took a tour of the new Performing Arts Center and it
looks wonderful. EDC is partnering with the Worcester County Economic Development
Office in holding an event in the PAC in December called the 2014 Economic
Development Summit. This will be the first event held in the PAC.
Tourism
Donna presented recommendations on a few interactive projects. She feels the PAC
needs to have a microsite and MGH has also recommended adding a trip planner to the
tourism website, which will offer prospective visitors an improved way to plan their visits
to Ocean City. Funds are in the budget. Donna and Larry agreed that a microsite is
needed for the Performing Arts Center, with all the new events that will be scheduled.
Also, last year, we lost some Tourism web cams due to new security on the boardwalk.
Donna has identified a new place for a new webcam that will be solely for Tourism, and a
local business may be interested in sponsoring it to cover some of the costs. G. Hale
Harrison also offered the Harbor Watch location for a webcam. Donna will follow up on
webcams.
The next Tourism Strategic Planning Session will be held on November 24, and will run
most of the day.
Michael James made a motion to adjourn. Councilmember Dare seconded. The meeting
adjourned at 4 p.m. The next Tourism Commission meeting will be held on January 12 at
3:00 p.m. in Room 214 at the Convention Center.
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Agenda Item #
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Council Meeting
ISSUE(S):
SUMMARY:
Elaine Jarvis for the Gold Coast Mall Merchants Association requests
approval of the OC Christmas Parade for Saturday, December 3,
2016.
This annual event is a community parade, which celebrates the
beginning of the Christmas Season.
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION:
ALTERNATIVES:
RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
COORDINATED WITH:
All appropriate departmental staff has reviewed, and the event has
been coordinated with the OCPD and Public Works.
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Things to Note:
Elaine Jarvis for the Gold Coast Mall Merchants Association is requesting a continuance to their 3-year event
approval. They would like to receive approval for the Ocean City Christmas Parade to take place on Saturday,
December 3, 2016. There have been no changes, additions or omissions requested for this event.
This event is a parade to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season as a community.
The event would take place from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm within all four (4) southbound lanes of Coastal Highway
from Old Landing Road north to 115th Street.
Set-up for this event would take place the Friday before, as well as the morning of the event.
Staging of this event would take place from 100th Street to Old Landing Road.
Breakdown of the event would take place directly after the event has ended.
Event coordinator requests Ocean City paramedics participate in the parade and are on-site during the event.
Event coordinator requests to borrow the following items from the town: Judges Stand, PA System, two (2) tables,
eight (8) chairs, and two (2) sets of bleachers.
Event coordinator requests the Town of Ocean City set-up and monitor the parade route.
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SUMMARY:
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION:
ALTERNATIVES:
RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
COORDINATED WITH:
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