Casey Meeting Aug 18.2

“Candy Canes on Main” Gets Green Light for Parade, Donation, and New Beer Garden

Article Summary: Casey’s popular “Candy Canes on Main” holiday event received full support from the City Council, which approved the parade route, a $6,000 donation, and plans for a new beer garden. The actions ensure the 10th anniversary of the community celebration can proceed with its traditional parade and expanded festivities.

Candy Canes on Main Key Points:

  • The council approved the traditional parade route and an extended road closure for the 10th annual event.

  • A donation of $6,000 from the city to the event committee was also approved.

  • A new feature this year will be a beer garden at Lane’s Landing, pending the necessary liquor license applications.

CASEY — The 10th annual “Candy Canes on Main” celebration is officially set for this holiday season on December 5 and 6 after the Casey City Council approved the event’s parade route and a $6,000 city donation on Monday night.

Maria Election, president of the event committee, presented the plans to the council, which include a new feature aimed at making the milestone anniversary a “big hit.” In addition to the traditional parade route, the committee requested and received permission to use Lane’s Landing for a beer garden.

“This is our 10th annual… event, so we’re trying to make it a big hit,” Election said.

The council first unanimously approved Resolution #081825D, which formally permits the parade route and the necessary road blockages, which will be extended from the stop lights to the senior citizen center. In a separate vote, the council approved the $6,000 donation, an amount consistent with previous years.

City officials noted that for the beer garden to operate, a licensed liquor provider must apply for a special event permit. Election confirmed they have been in contact with Richard’s Farm, which has handled similar events in the past, to serve as the vendor. The council’s approval allows the committee to move forward with finalizing those plans.

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