Please note, your application must be submitted 30 days prior to the event. If less than 30 days, please contact the number below.

Click to access the special event application.

APPLICATION: The need to complete a special event application only applies in a few situations that are listed below:

  • The event needs the use of City property that is not in a City park or a City facility.
  • The event is using any City property and anticipates having 50 or more people in attendance.
  • The event requires amenities or additional amenities that are not available at the event location (i.e. additional picnic tables, traffic cones, street barricades, redirecting traffic, setting up tents or bounce houses, etc.).
  • The event location is not being used as the event location was designed for (i.e. using the soccer fields for hot air balloons, using the horse arena for dirt bikes, etc.).
  • The event has a tent that is in excess of 400 square feet.
  • The event has an inflatable bounce house.
  • The event has a haunted house.
  • The event is discharging pyrotechnics.
  • The event is a carnival, fair or exhibit.
  • The event is (or includes) a march, marathon, parade, etc. utilizing City streets.
  • The event is open to the public and encourages the general public to attend.
  • The event has a charge to attend or is selling merchandise.

If any of the situations above apply to your event,  complete the Special Event Application by clicking the link at the top of the page. 

QUESTIONS: If you have questions regarding your application or the process, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 309/345-3612.