Staff met with residents from the Eastgate Park neighborhood, in Garden Grove, regarding golf cart parade activities in the community. Staff explained the community event and street closure permit process in order for residents to submit a request for a permitted first annual golf cart parade. Requirements include partnership with a local non-profit organization in good standing, insurance coverage, street closure approval, and reimbursement for any direct costs for city support. 

The Honoring Our Fallen, a Garden Grove based non-profit organization, would like to request the City Council to approve the closure of City streets for the Independence Day-Freedom Parade on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. Staff has confirmed that the organization is in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service and the Secretary of State. 

The attached event route has been reviewed by the Police Department Traffic Division. Organizers anticipate approximately 150 golf carts participating in the parade. The Police Department staff and Public Works Streets Division will provide staff support for the closure of city streets during the event.

Approval of the Independence Day-Freedom Parade will not have an impact on the City's General Fund. The Honoring Our Fallen organization will reimburse the City for direct costs associated with the support of the event. The estimated cost for staff support and equipment use is approximately $3,500, and is expected to be fully reimbursed.

It is recommended that the City Council consider the written request from the Honoring Our Fallen organization for the Independence Day-Freedom Parade on Saturday, July 1, 2023. 

By: Janet Pelayo

Community Services Manager