Title
Resolution to Approve Street Closures for the Main Street Area Association Trick or Treat Parade on Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM
Memorandum
The attached resolution is requesting approval to close the following Streets for a Trick or Treat Parade and Trick or Treating on Sunday, October 25, 2026:
From 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM for Trick or Treating
Main Street between William and Washington
Liberty Street between Fourth Avenue and Ashley
And from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM for the Parade
Liberty between Fourth and Fifth
Fifth Avenue between Liberty and William
This event has been hugely successful with attendance growing with every year. Given the numbers, the Main Street Area Association is asking for closures to keep participants safe. The Ann Arbor District Library is a co-sponsor of this event. This event will include vendor booths that will utilize the streets.
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 Main Street Area Association for a Trick or Treat Parade;
Whereas, It will be necessary to close the following streets for the Parade and Trick or Treat activities in the streets on Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM:
From 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM for Trick or Treating
Main Street between William and Washington
Liberty Street between Fourth Avenue and Ashley
And from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM for the Parade
Liberty between Fourth and Fifth
Fifth Avenue between Liberty and William
Whereas, The sponsor agrees to obtain all necessary permits, to provide evidence of proper liability insuranc...
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