Sound variance approved for Rondo Days Festival

Saint Paul file RES PH 26-143, before the Saint Paul City Council. Passed as of 2026-06-24.

Latest action: Passed

What it does

Rondo Days can use louder speakers on July 18 Rondo Ave., Inc. gets permission to play amplified music louder than normal city rules allow at the festival outside Martin Luther King Recreation Center on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

The bigger picture

Larger festivals and community events stay viable One-time sound waivers help neighborhoods hold signature events that draw crowds and strengthen community ties without needing permanent noise rule changes.

What to watch

Nearby residents face one day of above-limit noise People living and working near 271 North Mackubin Street will experience louder sound levels than city code normally permits for the duration of the July 18 event.

Read the official record for RES PH 26-143

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