Supervisors waive 60-day filing rule for Cirque Italia event at Exton Square Mall

The West Whiteland Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a waiver of the 60-day special event application submission requirement on July 8 so Cirque Italia can hold performances in the Exton Square Mall parking lot from July 31 through August 3, 2026.

Ed Culp, Public Works Operations Manager, explained that the ordinance requires a 60-day lead time to evaluate public-safety, traffic and parking impacts. Kristin Selco, representing Exton Square Mall, said the Cirque Italia event ran last year without incident and that the operator sought to change the date this year. Yolanda Earhart, representing Cirque Italia, told the board they were unaware of the 60-day submission rule and said they would note the requirement for future events.

Supervisor Libby Madarasz expressed that last year's event appeared to be well-run with no complaints. Madarasz moved to approve the waiver; Vice Chair Rajesh Kumbhardare seconded and the board voted unanimously. The waiver applies only to the 2026 Cirque Italia schedule; organizers were reminded to follow the Special Events Ordinance (Chapter 266) for future applications.