Title
Resolution to Approve the Closure of Washington between Fletcher and Thayer Streets for the Forever Go Blue Bash on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 6:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M.
Memorandum
The attached resolution is requesting approval to close Washington between Fletcher and Thayer Streets for the Forever Go Blue Bash from 6:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The event will start at Noon and end at 3:00 P.M. with the additional time to be used for set-up and break-down of the event. The street will open as soon as safely possible after the event.
The following street is requested for closure:
• Washington between Fletcher and Thayer
The sponsor, the University of Michigan-Alumni Association, is presenting a day of festivities future alumni which will feature a number of activities including lawn and table games, artists, a photo booth and food trucks.
Forever Go Blue Bash (FGBB) is one of the Alumni Association’s signature student events, established in 2023 to mark the graduation milestone and welcome new alumni into the global U-M alumni family. Building on its success, FGBB will expand its impact: for the first time this year, the event is open to all U-M students, not just graduating seniors, fostering inclusion and deeper campus engagement.
Notification of the street closure will be through the City’s website and GovDelivery, press releases and resources through the University of Michigan at least one week prior to the event.
The sponsor agrees to obtain all necessary permits, to provide evidence of proper liability insurance as required, to comply with all City and state regulations governing the use of the streets and will reimburse the City for all event expenses.
Staff
Prepared by: Debra Williams, Office Manager
Reviewed by: Derek Delacourt, Community Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The City has received a request from the University of Michigan-Alumni Association to hold the Forever Go Blue Bash;
Whereas, It will be necessary to close the following street on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 6:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M.:
• Washington between Fletcher and Thayer
Whereas, The sponsor agrees to obtain all necessary permits, to provide evidence of proper liability insurance as required, to comply with all City and state regulations governing the use of the streets, and will reimburse the City for all event expenses; and
Whereas, Notification of the street closing will be through the City’s website as well as applicant communications to UM students, staff and faculty;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve the closing of the following street for the Forever Go Blue Bash event from 6:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026:
• Washington between Fletcher and Thayer