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Which Special Event Application Do I Use?

 

 
 Description of EventApplication 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 EventSport 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 EventAny 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 EventThis 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
ParadeA "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 EventThis type of event has significant citywide and/or regional impact.Special Event and Solicitation Application

View permit requirements for special events

 

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