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Council approves second-line wedding march Sept. 6; family to pay for additional police

5828584 · August 28, 2025

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Summary

Council approved a request to allow a second-line march from Preservation Hall to 20 West on Sept. 6 at about 6 p.m.; council noted the family will pay for extra police coverage and the march is not a full road closure.

The Newberg Town Council on Aug. 27 approved a request to allow a second-line wedding march from Preservation Hall to 20 West on Sept. 6 at about 6 p.m.

Town Manager Christopher Cook relayed Chief Mitchell’s request and said the event is similar to a prior second-line the council previously approved. Cook described the march as not a full road closure but likely to slow traffic for 15–20 minutes. When a council member asked about police coverage, Cook said the family would pay for any extra officers. A motion to approve the event was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

Why it matters: the event will temporarily affect traffic downtown during the evening but staff described it as a short, manageable impact. Town staff flagged the planned start time and the likely 15–20 minute traffic disruption so the family and vendors could be advised.

Next steps: staff will inform the family of the council’s approval and clarify the police-coverage arrangements and any staging details for the march.