Salvation Army gets sound permit for holiday lights

Saint Paul file RES PH 26-291, before the Saint Paul City Council. Still to be decided as of 2026-10-28.

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What it does

Rice Park visitors will hear louder music and announcements The Salvation Army can play amplified sound at the Tree of Lights event from November 12, 2026 through January 4, 2027 in Rice Park, even though city noise rules normally would not allow it.

The bigger picture

Downtown area residents near Rice Park experience temporary noise People living or working near 109 Fourth Street West will hear louder amplified music and announcements than normal city rules allow during the holiday season.

What to watch

Noise only approved for one specific event and dates The sound permit ends January 4, 2027 and applies only to this Tree of Lights event; any other amplified sound at Rice Park would still need separate approval.

Read the official record for RES PH 26-291

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