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Proclamation
Declaring June 21, 2023 as “Make Music Day”
In the City of Hastings, Minnesota
WHEREAS, The City of Hastings has declared Wednesday, June 21, as Make Music Day; and
WHEREAS, This is the seventh year the City of Hastings Parks and Recreation Department has
celebrated Make Music Day. Make Music Day is a free celebration of music around the world on June
21st, beginning in 1982 in France, and is now held on the same day each year in more than 1,000 cities in
120 countries; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of Make Music Day is to encourage and invite Hastings residents and
visitors to celebrate by enjoying free performances, cultivating civic pride and a sense of community;
and
WHEREAS, Make Music Day 2023 will be held 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Hastings City Hall,
Roadside Park, Oliver’s Grove Park and Levee Park; and the full schedule can be found on the City of
Hastings webpage and social media platforms; and
WHEREAS, in case of inclement weather, Make Music Day will be held at the Hastings Civic
Arena; and
WHEREAS, local and metro area bands and soloists will donate their performances and
volunteers will donate their time to help provide sound support and emcee at each location. The City of
Hastings is appreciative of these civic-minded performers and volunteers to help make this event
possible; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Mayor Mary Fasbender and the Hastings
City Council hereby declares June 21, 2023 as “Make Music Day” in Hastings, Minnesota.
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Mary D. Fasbender, Mayor