Annual Festival Park Use Permits
Summary
A busy slate of downtown and neighborhood events got street closures approved — the WNIN Jazz Festival, Pride Night, Heavy on Haynie's, the Santa Run and more.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Sponsorship and ticket revenue from Zoo Brew and Wild Summer Lights supports the zoo, with raffle and koozie proceeds from Leisure Distributors donated to the zoo.
Event organizers, downtown businesses and attendees.
Drivers dealing with temporary street closures on event days.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board Of Public Safety - Jun 10, 2026
A busy slate of downtown and neighborhood events got street closures approved — the WNIN Jazz Festival, Pride Night, Heavy on Haynie's, the Santa Run and more.
Mesker Park Zoo Advisory Board - May 12, 2026
A packed season ahead: Member Appreciation Night May 27, Zoo Brew June 13 with Big Green Egg sponsorship and expanded capacity over 800, Wild Summer Lights July 30–October 4 with 11 extra nights and an Africa theme, and the Vintage Vines Gala August 22.
Board of Park Commissioners - May 6, 2026
Free movie nights start May 29 at Van Park with a Minecraft movie, then June 12, July 17 and August 7 — sponsored by City Council with police and fire joining as part of a summer initiative.
Board of Park Commissioners - Apr 2, 2026
Permits for the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival and Funk in the City's art festival at Haynie's Corner were on the consent agenda — the paperwork behind two of the city's most popular events.
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