Which Special Event Application Do I Use?
| Description of Event | Application To Use | |
| Free Speech Event (Less than 50 people) | Solely expressive activity, such as march, rally, demonstration, or other activity. This does not include non-expressive or commercial activity such as commercial food, sales or equipment set up on State property. Examples: protest march, religious procession, picket No Set Up or Sales | Expedited Special Event and Solicitation Application |
| Free Speech Event (50 people or more) | Solely expressive activity, such as march, rally, demonstration, or other activity. This does not include non-expressive or commercial activity such as commercial food, sales or equipment set up on State property. Examples: protest march, religious procession, picket No Set Up or Sales | Expedited Special Event and Solicitation Application |
| Mixed Free Speech Event with small equipment set up | *Expressive activity, such as march, rally, demonstration, or other activity *Includes equipment set up and does NOT include non-expressive activity *Non-expressive activity includes recreation, competition/contests, spectator sports, athletic events, circuses/fairs/carnivals, food-related activities, sales/trade shows/business promotions,and training activities | Special Event and Solicitation Application |
| Mixed Free Speech Event | *Expressive activity, such as march, rally, demonstration, or other activity *Includes non-expressive or commercial activity such as commercial food, sales vendors or equipment set up. *Non-expressive activity includes recreation, competition/contests, spectator sports, athletic events, circuses/fairs/carnivals, food-related activities, sales/trade shows/business promotions, and training activities | Special Event and Solicitation Application |
| Athletic Event | Sport or physical activity including runs/walks, cycling, or other type of race, recreational, or competitive contest. This typically requires individual or team registration and/or a type of payment or entry fee (such as registration fee). Participation is generally not free or open to all members of the public Examples: charity runs/walks, competitive races, and bicycle rides | Special Event and Solicitation Application |
| Commercial Event | Any private event; or Controlled or ticketed entry (e.g., tickets, pay-upon-entry, or suggested donation posted at entrance). This event type features the name of a for-profit or non-profit business or organization. The event is concentrated around a single storefront, building, or is an extension of activity within a store or place of business (such as a grand opening) Examples: concert or festival that requires a ticket or paid admission, business grand opening or anniversary celebration, marketing event | Special Event and Solicitation Application |
| Community Event | This event is free and open to all members of the public. This event provides a public benefit and/or stimulates broad economic or cultural activity on state property. Examples: free festival or fair, free concert, public holiday celebration | Special Event and Solicitation Application |
| Parade | A "fixed point parade" (with defined start and end points) held in public right-of-way with vehicles, animals, and/or other participants. This event is free and open to all members of the public and provides a public benefit. | Special Event and Solicitation Application |
| Citywide Event | This type of event has significant citywide and/or regional impact. | Special Event and Solicitation Application |
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