Patrick Smeraldo, Collaborative Children’s Solutions owner, and Mayor Kim Ecklund are pictured. Ecklund and Smeraldo recently agreed to a three year contract for Collaborative Children’s Solutions to produce events for the city. Submitted photo

Collaborative Children’s Solutions is extending its role organizing community events in Jamestown through 2027 following approval of a new agreement with the city of Jamestown.

The partnership, which has brought various community events to life over the past few years, ensures CCS will continue as the lead organizer for major city events, continuing with this year’s Christmas Parade on Dec. 7.

The City of Jamestown has announced a continued partnership with Collaborative Children’s Solutions (CCS) to organize and oversee key community events through 2027. This collaboration was solidified for an additional three years, with CCS now serving as the lead organizer for major city events.

Patrick Smeraldo, CCS owner, and Mayor Kimberly Ecklund shared the exciting news in a recent interview. The extended partnership will officially kick off with the highly anticipated Christmas Parade on Dec. 7 and will continue to bring back events such as “Turn the River Green,” the Memorial Day Parade, Christmas in July, Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament, Labor Day celebrations and the Winter Festival.

During the announcement, Smeraldo expressed gratitude for the city’s trust in CCS to continue leading these events.

“It’s an honor to have this opportunity, and it means so much for the kids and the community,” he said, emphasizing how critical it is to work with city departments like the police, fire, parks, and public works. “We do everything with the kids in mind.”

Ecklund echoed these sentiments, praising CCS’s efforts in making these events successful.

“It’s great to have a partner like CCS that brings not just organization but a true passion for the community,” Ecklund stated.

She noted that this partnership allows CCS to bring in sponsorships and participation from community organizations, which the city, as a government entity, couldn’t achieve on its own.

The partnership aims to enhance existing events and create new opportunities for community engagement. According to Smeraldo, planning for the holiday season is already underway, with calls from residents wanting to register for the Christmas Parade.