Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 11/19/2026
Item Status: New
From: Anu Gary, Commission Administrative Director
Submitted by: Aubrey Conant, Commission Executive Assistant
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ITEM TITLE
Title
The Optimist Club of Perdido Bay 36th Annual Lillian Christmas Parade
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the requested route (County-maintained roads portion) for the Optimist Club of Perdido Bay’s 36th Annual Lillian Christmas Parade to be held on Saturday, December 12, 2026, beginning at 12:45 p.m. and ending at approximately 2:15 p.m.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Commission received a request from Ms. Rebecca Schuck, Parade Chair of The Optimist Club of Perdido Bay, regarding the closure of U.S. Highway 98 in Lillian and the detouring of traffic for its 36th Annual Lillian Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 12, 2026. The parade will start at the Lillian Community Club on Widell Avenue, proceeding northeast on U.S. Highway 98, north on 6th Street, west on West Barclay, then south on Santa Piedro Street, back to the point of the beginning.
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office will provide security and road closure for the event.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration Staff
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed):
Via Email Only - (Beckyschuck23@gmail.com)
Optimist Club of Perdido Bay
ATTN: Rebecca Schuck, Parade Chair
Post Office Box 87
Lillian, Alabama 36549
cc: Email Group: Parades and Races (include request letter and map)
Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office
Baldwin County Highway Department
Baldwin County EMA
Sgt. Bruce Irvin - bruce.irvin@alea.gov
Lt. Thomas Averette - thomas.averette@alea.gov
Additional instructions/notes: N/A