The festival can be too much at one time, her husband said. He also said that with all of the corporate sponsorship of the festival now, it doesn't even seem like it is Traverse City's festival anymore. During parades, fireworks and various events, the Lancasters park both of their cars out in front of their house next to the driveway and allow their friends to park there. With all the people who walked by last night, I was impressed with the little amount of trash that was left behind. It could have been a lot worse.
Parking is often an issue for downtown residents.
I used to go all the time, but I don't go anymore. There have never been any problems with people parking in front of my house, just as long as they don't trample the lawn or block my path. Richard Dormitzer has learned to guard his property on Second Street. During the air show, it's a real problem. Dormitzer said that about 10 years ago, a guy parked in his backyard with his girlfriend, and Dormitzer called the police to ask if they could tow it or ticket him for parking there.