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2026-10-14 - Special Events Committee

Summary

Built from the posted agenda; decisions are not recorded here.

  • Approval of the September 9 and September 23, 2026 minutes, and an update from the Special Event Manager on EnerGov cloud testing.
  • Emanuel Nine Memorial opening ceremony, November 14, 9:00 a.m. to noon, 780 expected: Emanuel Nine Memorial Opening Ceremony. Requested closure of Calhoun Street between Meeting and Anson Streets from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Gadsden Green historic marker unveiling and block party, November 21, 160 expected, with a Line Street closure from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
  • College of Charleston Homecoming events with street closures: Maroon Mayhem carnival (November 3), parade and spirit rally (November 4), tailgate (November 6) and oyster roast (November 7).
  • Later-date items: a wedding promenade on Meeting Street (May 1, 2027), the 2027 Lowcountry Heart Walk (February 27, 2027, 1,500 expected), the Shadowmoss holiday parade (December 19), a rifle club turkey shoot, and an August 7, 2027 concert at Credit One Stadium (10,000 expected).
  • Next meeting October 28, 2026: 2026-10-28 - Special Events Committee.

Agenda

  1. Approval of minutes: September 9 and September 23, 2026
  2. General updates (no action taken); update from Special Event Manager: EnerGov cloud testing
  3. Public comment
  4. Applicant present: Emanuel Nine Memorial Opening Ceremony - Emanuel Nine Memorial Opening Ceremony; Gadsden Green Historic Marker Unveiling and Block Party
  5. Applicant not present: Maroon Mayhem Carnival; CofC Homecoming Parade and Spirit Rally; CofC Homecoming Tailgate; CofC Homecoming Oyster Roast; wedding promenade (May 1, 2027); 2027 Lowcountry Heart Walk; Charleston Rifle Club Turkey Shoot (no street blocking); Shadowmoss Holiday Parade; August 7, 2027 concert at Credit One Stadium (no street blocking)

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