Holiday and Government

Who decides if decorations like string lights are allowed on lampposts on 7th street during the holidays?

Who enforces noise complaints during a late-night New Year’s Eve party in your neighborhood?

If your neighborhood park wanted to play holiday music through speakers, which government would need to be checked with?

If Congress wanted to add Juneteenth as a federal holiday (as it did in 2021), is this a state or federal decision?

Who enforces the law that government institutions cannot promote one religion during holiday events?

If a teenager is upset about the lack of holiday inclusivity at their city’s events, who should they petition?

If Mendota Heights wants to ban inflatable holiday decorations, at what level would this be regulated?

If a city bans religious holiday decorations in public schools, what government level would hear this case?

If St. Paul wants to host a citywide Winter Carnival, which government would provide permits for it?

If Amore Coffee decides to remain open on Christmas, is that a city, state, or federal issue?

Who regulates whether food trucks can operate during holiday events through permits and ordinances?

Who decides if you go to school on federal or state holidays?

Who decides if employers have to give paid time off for Christmas?

Who determines whether Christmas or Thanksgiving is an official public holiday?

If West St. Paul creates a resolution recognizing Eid as an official holiday, is that a city or state decision?

Who decides if a menorah can be displayed at the State Capitol during the holidays?

Who decides whether a holiday parade is held on Robert Street?

Who decides whether Two Rivers High School must excuse absences for religious holidays?

If Robert St. business want to ban the sale of fireworks for New Year’s Eve - who would be responsible?

Who decides the laws about liquor sales (dates and hours of operation), impacting holiday celebrations in Minnesota?

If a school in Mendota Heights wants to include Christmas or Hanukkah themes in its winter play, who regulate this?

How many MN State Holidays are there?

How many Federal Holidays are there?

Who DOES NOT regulate whether religious groups can use public parks for holiday celebrations in Minnesota?