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The Mayor’s Office of Special Events

Mission

To develop, present, support, and promote city sponsored special events and cultural activities, which entertain, enhance quality of life, encourage community pride and participation, and aid in developing a greater cross-cultural community .

Major Functions

1. Develop and stage annual and special city events/activities.
2. Market and promote city special events through press releases, radio and television interviews, brochures, advertising, and the Internet.
3. Assist public in acquiring Government Operations approval for special events requesting use of public properties.
4. Provide interdepartmental assistance with events, programs, employee activities, and promotions.
5. Serve as liaison to, or coordinator of, various appointed and volunteer boards.
6. Recruit and train volunteers for events.
7. Assist in the development of the downtown as an entertainment district.
8. Manage and maintain neighborhood festival funding grants and other grant programs.