Obtaining a Special Events Permit

1. At least 75 days prior to the event, the event sponsor must submit a completed “Application for Special Events Permit” to the Special Events Review Committee at One Parkway, 1515 Arch St. 12th Floor, Philadelphia, Pa. 19102.
2.  A check or money order for $20 must accompany each application, and an additional $25.00 is charged if application is submitted within 75 days of the event.
3.The application must include a description of the event, the event organizer/sponsor, contacts, a description of City services requested, federal non- profit number if it pertains, and sponsor’s insurance information.  All events must have proper insurance listing the City of Philadelphia as additional insured; other entities may need to be listed as well.
4. The Special Events Review Committee will review the application and determine whether to approve or deny the event.  For any event denied by the Review Committee, event organizers/sponsors are notified in writing explaining why the event was denied.  The Review Committee may also approve an event but issue specific modification to the event plan.
5. The City must be reimbursed for certain fees and charges, depending on the profit or nonprofit status of the event.