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Proclamation Declaring July 27 and 28, 2019 as Art and Wine Faire’s 35th Anniversary in Alameda 2019. (City Manager 2110)
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Proclamation
Whereas, the first Alameda Art & Wine Faire was held 35 years ago on August 3 and 4, 1984; and
Whereas, the event continues to be the largest street festival on the island, staffed by 200 volunteers each year - a total of 7,000 volunteers and over 14,000 hours of service over the past 35 years; and
Whereas, the event is co-produced by the Downtown Alameda Business Association (DABA), its Board of Directors and member businesses, and Eckerstrom Productions to raise funds to keep Downtown Alameda "Clean, Green & Safe;” and
Whereas, the event provides an opportunity for thousands of visitors and residents to discover our vibrant downtown district, celebrate the creativity of Northern California artisans, and sample locally crafted beer, wine and food; and
Whereas, more than 200 bands have performed live over the years, and a local stage was added in 2018 to highlight Alameda-based performers; and
Whereas, the event offers family-friendly entertainment, including a Ferris wheel, bungee jump, Waterballerz, kiddie train, and puppet show; and
Whereas, to celebrate the 35th Anniversary, DABA will host a free showing of every poster from the Faire’s 35 year history collection at the Autobody Fine Art Gallery on Park Street from July 17- 28, 2019.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that I, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Mayor of the City of Alameda, do hereby proclaim July 27 and 28, 2019 as the
Art & Wine Faire’s 35th Anniversary
in the City of Alameda, congratulate the Downtown Alameda Business Association on their continued success and invite Alamedans and visitors to enjoy the 2019 Art & Wine Faire!
Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft
Mayor