Lunar New Year Festival funding request

At a glance

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What: A request for a $25,000 city partnership in the Mid-South Lunar New Year Festival, presented by the Chinese chamber of commerce at the request of Councilman Smiley.
Where it stands: Presented 2026-11-10; no vote. Councilman Smiley and Councilwoman Green said a resolution will be prepared for the next meeting, and other members asked to co-sponsor.

Presenters said the festival drew about 10,000 people its first year and expect about 20,000 over two full days in 2027, with more than 100 local businesses and artists; the request is about 10 percent of the budget.
The festival is planned for February 5 and 6 at the Agricenter, 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily.
A member asked whether returned community grant funds could cover it; the answer was that the council grant program has its own process and a funding source would be found when the resolution is written.

2026-11-10 - 2026-11-10 - City Council Committees - Presented 2026-11-10; no vote. Councilman Smiley and Councilwoman Green said a resolution will be prepared for the next meeting, and other members asked to co-sponsor.