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Matter ROGC 26-260

Approval to Expend City Funds and Authorization to Accept Donations for the City's Participation in the Annual Rose, White & Blue Parade and Festival. (City Clerk)

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole Agenda Ready Introduced 09 Jun 2026
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File
ROGC 26-260
Type
Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
09 Jun 2026
Last synced
13 Jun 2026 · 00:19

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Memorandum

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This memorandum outlines a request for approval to expend city funds and accept donations for San José's participation in the annual Rose, White & Blue Parade and Festival. The event is a significant community celebration held on July 4th, organized by a nonprofit, and attracts over 60,000 attendees. The memorandum seeks to authorize expenditures related to the event and to solicit donations to cover costs, with a recommendation to place the item on the June 23, 2026 City Council Agenda.

Key points
  • Request for approval to expend city funds for the Rose, White & Blue Parade and Festival.
  • Solicitation and acceptance of donations to offset participation costs.
  • Event established in 2008, attracting over 60,000 participants annually.
  • City participation includes a walking contingent and community engagement activities.
  • Approval needed for expenditures not covered under routine expenditure categories.
  • Public outreach will be conducted via posting on the City’s website.

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RULES COMMITTEE AGENDA: 6/17/2026 ITEM: B.2 TO: RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE SUBJECT: SEE BELOW FROM: Toni Taber, MMC DATE: June 11, 2026 SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO EXPEND CITY FUNDS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS FOR THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE ANNUAL ROSE, WHITE & BLUE PARADE AND FESTIVAL RECOMMENDATION 1. Approve the expenditure of City funds for the City of San José’s participation in the Rose, White & Blue Parade and Festival as an annual July 4th community event. 2. Approve the solicitation and acceptance of donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to offset costs associated with the City’s participation in the event. 3. Place the item on the June 23, 2026 Council Agenda for consideration. BACKGROUND The Rose, White & Blue Parade and Festival was established in 2008 and has grown into a large annual Independence Day celebration in San José. The event includes a community parade, live entertainment, cultural programming, food vendors, and family-oriented activities. Organizers estimate attendance of more than 60,000 participants annually. The event is organized by Rose, White & Blue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in San...