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Review and Discuss Recommended Food and Non-Food Vendors for the 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, With Any Adjustments.
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Meeting Date: November 18, 2026
Contact Person/Dept: Adam Troy/ACM Economic Development, Vitality and Equity
Phone Number: (310) 253-6011
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [] No []
Public Notification: (E-mail) Meetings and Agendas – Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission (11/13/2026); (E-mail) Parks, Recreation & Community Service Department Updates (11/13/2026)
Department Approval: Tomás Hererra-Mishler, PRCS Director (11/12/2026)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee Approves Recommendations for Food and Non-Food Vendors for the 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, With Any Adjustments.
BACKGROUND
The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee provides input on the planning and development of the City's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
Food and non-food vendors play an important role in enhancing the celebration by providing refreshments, educational resources, cultural experiences, and opportunities for community engagement.
As planning continues for the 2027 celebration, staff have identified several potential vendors and community organizations whose participation could complement the event's programming and support its overall vision.
DISCUSSION
Staff recommend choosing food and non-food vendors to create an engaging and inclusive experience for attendees while celebrating the significance of Dr. King's legacy.
Food Vendors
Based on past celebrations, staff have found that providing food at the event not only enhances cultural experience and encourages community ...
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