What is considered a special event?

A special event is a planned, temporary gathering or activity organized for a shared purpose, such as a festival, street fair, arts and crafts show, rally, runs/walks/parades or public entertainment event such as concerts.

Who needs a City Special Event Permit or Parks Special Use and Small Scale Events Permit?

  • Runs/Walks/Bike Races - held on public streets/sidewalks/trails and/or a public place
  • Parades - moving temporary closures of roadways where organized groups are marching or in procession, whether on foot, animal or vehicle held on public streets, sidewalk, trails and/or public places
  • Fairs/Carnivals/Community Events - any stationary event on public streets, sidewalks, trails and/or public places held one day or more
  • Street Closures - held on city streets for either organizing pedestrian traffic or small events such as block parties and/or small scale vendor fairs (less than 10)

How to determine which application you will need:

1.) If your event takes place primarily on city streets or city property and NOT in a park or park facility, spans over several hours and/or days and will have an attendance greater than 100 or more, choose the Special Event Permit Application from the drop down menu in the Applicant Dashboard.

2.) If your event takes place primarily on city streets or city property and NOT in a park or park facility and is a single day event with less than 100 people such as a block party, street closure or small scale event, choose the Parks Special Use Permit and Small Scale Event Application from the drop down menu in the Applicant Dashboard.

3.) If your event takes place primarily in a city park or parks facility and you have called the number listed below, choose the Parks Special Use Permit and Small Scale Event Application from the drop down menu in the Applicant Dashboard.

NOTE: If your event is in a City Park or Parks Facility, please call 573-874-7460 to make a reservation before proceeding with your Parks Special Use and Small Scale Event application.

If you need assistance determining which application will best suit your needs, please call 573-817-5052 or email danielle.vardeleon@como.gov and we will be happy to discuss this with you.

Special Event Permit Steps

  1. Gather and submit all crucial information required.
  2. Submit your application by the prescribed deadlines.
  3. Pay the required application fee.
  4. Application reviewed by  the City Special Event Committee.
  5. Required adjustments and/or documentation completed.
  6. You receive the signed permit.

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