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Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the 2026 Taste of Ann Arbor Special Event - Saturday at 9:00 A.M. on May 30, 2026 through Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 8:00 P.M.
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a resolution to approve the closing of certain streets on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 9:00 A.M. to Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. to stage the 2026 “Taste of Ann Arbor” special event. The actual event time is 11:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 31, 2026. This annual event, sponsored by the Main Street Area Association, is intended to celebrate the ethnic diversity of the community. The event will be a combination of ethnic food, entertainment and vending activities. There will be a stage on the corner of Main and Liberty for music and announcements.
The event will require closing of the following streets from 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 30 to Sunday, May 31 to 8:00 P.M.:
• S. Main Street from Huron Street to William Street
• Liberty Street from S. Ashley Street to S. Fourth Avenue
• Washington Street from S. Ashley Street to before S. Fourth to allow parking structure accessibility.
The sponsor agrees to obtain all necessary permits, to provide evidence of proper liability insurance as required, and to comply with all City regulations governing the use of the streets.
Notification of the street closings will be provided through the City’s website, GovDelivery and the Main Street Area Association website.
The event has been coordinated with all relevant City service areas for the purposes of control and for the protection of the health and safety of the participants and the general public.
Staff
Prepared by: Debra Williams, Office Manager
Reviewed by: Derek Delacourt, Community Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
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Whereas, The Main Street Area Association will be sponsoring the annual "Taste of Ann Arbor” special event on Sunday, May 31, 2026;
Whereas, It is necessary to close the following City streets from 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 30 to 8:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 31, 2026 to facilitate a successful event:
• S. Main Street from Huron Street to William Street
• Liberty Street from S. Ashley Street to S. Fourth Avenue
• Washington Street from S. Ashley Street to before S. Fourth to allow parking structure accessibility.
Whereas, The street closures will be signed and barricaded by the Main Street Area Association and properly supervised by the sponsor;
Whereas, The sponsor will obtain all necessary permits and be responsible to comply with all procedures, rules and regulations and to pay all costs and fees required by the City to stage such an event;
Whereas, The Main Street Area Association agree to defend and indemnify and save the City harmless against any claim arising from their sponsorship of this event; and
Whereas, Notification of the street closings will be provided through the City’s website, GovDelivery and the Main Street Area Association website;
RESOLVED, That City Council authorizes the closing of the following City streets on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. to Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. for the "Taste of Ann Arbor" special event
• S. Main Street from Huron Street to William Street
• Liberty Street from S. Ashley Street to S. Fourth Avenue
• Washington Street from S. Ashley Street to before S. Fourth to allow parking structure accessibility.