Independence City Council Approves Youth Curfew for SantaCaliGon Days Festival
The Independence City Council has approved a youth curfew for the SantaCaliGon Days Festival, which takes place on Labor Day weekend. The curfew, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., requires individuals under 18 to be accompanied by a parent or…
Kansas City, MO, August 18, 2026 —
INDEPENDENCE, MO – The Independence City Council has voted to implement a youth curfew for the upcoming SantaCaliGon Days Festival. The new ordinance applies to individuals under the age of 18 and will be in effect during the festival’s operating hours on Labor Day weekend.
Under the approved curfew, minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. daily throughout the festival. The SantaCaliGon Days Festival is scheduled to take place on Labor Day weekend. Specific exceptions to the curfew are in place for those under 18 who are engaged in lawful employment, attending a school-sponsored event, or experiencing an emergency situation.
The decision by the Independence City Council comes after a similar festival in Lee’s Summit experienced incidents that prompted a review of public safety measures. Details regarding the specific incidents in Lee’s Summit were not provided.
The SantaCaliGon Days Festival is a significant annual event for the city, drawing large crowds to the historic Independence Square. The implementation of the youth curfew is intended to enhance safety and maintain order during the busy weekend event.
Further details regarding the enforcement of the curfew and any specific penalties for violations were not immediately available.
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