Patricia Leyva
Phone: 303.708.1818
Special Event Permits
What is a Special Event?
A special event permit application is required for events or activities that:
- Require the full or partial closure of public streets/sidewalks.
- Are an organized activity conducted by a person or organization that impacts city property, facilities, or routine city services.
- Have 50 or more people which obstructs, delays, or interferes with the normal flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic/controls.
Examples of special events include but are not limited to: concerts, parades, circuses, fairs, festivals, block parties, community events, running and bicycle races.
Special event permits are not required for small gatherings or activities, such as park shelter rentals for birthday parties. Demonstrations do not require a special event permit. If you have questions about whether your event needs a special event permit, contact the City staff member listed below.
Application Process:
The special event permit application must be received by the City Clerk’s office no later than ninety (90) days or no earlier than six (6) months before the event date. The permit application will not be processed outside the stated timeline and/or without the appropriate application fees.
Once the application is received, the City Clerk’s Office will review it. The application will be reviewed by various city departments and if any issues are identified, the applicant will be contacted. If the event application is approved a special event permit will be issued. This permit should be posted at the event.
Special Event Fees:
Permit Fees:
- Events with attendance between 50 – 500 people: $50.00
- Events with attendance between 500 – 3,000 people: $250.00
- Events with attendance over 3,000 people: $500.00
Financial Security Fees/deposits (in addition to Permit Fees):
- Events with attendance between 50 – 500 people: $100.00
- Events with attendance between 500 – 3,000 people: $500.00
- Events with attendance over 3,000 people: $1,000.00
Additional charges may be required depending on the specific requirements of your event.
Liquor at Events
There is a separate application process for special event liquor permits. Click here if you are looking for information on special event liquor permits.