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Review and Discuss the Draft of the Run of Show for Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration 2027 and Provide Amendments, if Needed.
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Meeting Date: October 27, 2026
Contact Person/Dept: Nikki Holten/Management Analyst
Phone Number: (310) 253-5762
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (E-mail) Meetings and Agendas – MLK Celebration and Juneteenth Advisory Committee (10/22/2026); (E-mail) Parks, Recreation & Community Service Department Updates (10/22/2026)
Department Approval: Tomás Herrera-Mishler, PRCS Director (10/22/2026)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee Review and Discuss the Draft of the Run of Show for Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration 2027 and Provide Amendments, if Needed.
BACKGROUND
The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee) is tasked with advising Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) staff on the planning and development of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
As planning progresses for the 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, staff have prepared a draft Run of Show (Attachment 1) outlining the anticipated structure and sequence of activities for the main event. The draft reflects the confirmed plan to hold a one-day celebration and provides a framework for the Advisory Committee to discuss programming, timing, and event logistics.
DISCUSSION
Staff is presenting a draft Run of Show for the 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration for the Advisory Committee's review and discussion. The draft outlines potential programming for the confirmed one-day main celebration and uses a 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM timeframe as an illustrative example for schedul...
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