Tongan Family Day permit approved for Leon Hogg Amphitheater; applicant expects 2,500–3,500 attendees

The council approved a temporary use permit for the Tongan Family Day event to be held at the Leon Hogg Amphitheater and Pavilion on Bear Creek Parkway.

Planning Director Reagan Rothenberger presented the application, describing it as a single-day community event similar to prior years, with 11 booths for food and other sales and onsite and overflow parking. Rothenberger said the applicant expects between 2,500 and 3,500 participants; staff recommended approval after certifying the request on September 15. Councilmember Price moved to approve the permit, Councilmember Eads seconded, and the council approved the permit.

The presentation covered site layout, temporary restrooms and event setup/teardown timing; staff noted setup will occur same day with teardown that evening.