This application is for event organizers of:

• Public and private events.
• Festivals.
• Large athletic events.

Applications are available online (see below).

Once the application is complete, you can mail it, or drop it off at our office.

Return application by email:

Our new mailing address is:

Special Events Office
Winter Street Building
2130 Winter Street – rear entrance
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Note: this is the mailing address only.
If you wish to visit the building, see address below.

OR

Apply and pay in person

Drop off application and application fee at the Special Events Office’s new location:

Winter Street Building
233 N. 22nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

The office is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Before your visit:

• Check the Special Events Office entry in the Parks & Rec Finder to make sure the office is open. The office closes for Federal, State, and City holidays, and other reasons.
• Make sure you have all your paperwork and payment information (see below).

The only acceptable form of payment for all application fees, site fees, security deposits, and staff costs are:

• Check
• Cashier’s check
• Money order made payable to Fairmount Park.

Credit card payments or cash cannot be accepted. All checks returned for insufficient funds will have additional charges.

To avoid a late application fee, submit your application at least 90 days before the event.

To get a permit, you must complete the application process.