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ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ALDERS OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN APPROVING THE CLOSURE OF WHITNEY AVENUE FROM GROVE STREET TO TRUMBULL STREET ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2025, FROM 9:00AM TO 12:00PM FOR THE ANNUAL 2025 LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION.
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WHEREAS, the Yale-China Association has a long-standing tradition of hosting Lunar New Year Celebrations in the city; and,
WHEREAS, the festivities have grown in popularity and size over time; and,
WHEREAS, 2025 will be the year of the Snake; and,
WHEREAS, the Annual Lunar New Year parade hosted by Yale-China and partner organizations, features a traditional lion dance troupe, performance from students of local kung fu academy, and parade marchers from local organizations; and,
WHEREAS, the festivities will begin at Whitney Avenue on Grove Street; and,
WHEREAS, the setup will begin at approximately 9:00 am; and,
WHEREAS, the march will begin at 10 am proceed down Whitney and end prior to Trumbull Street; and,
WHEREAS, the event will end at approximately 11:30 am and cleanup will be completed by 12 pm.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED THAT the Board of Alders of the City of New Haven hereby authorizes the closure of Whitney Avenue from Gove Street to Trumbull Street on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 9:00AM to 12:00PM for the annual 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration.