Provo City Special Events Permit Application
Policies and Instructions

The City of Provo recognizes special events as valuable to the community. In the City's roles of both support and regulation of special events, City departments must operate in a consistent and coordinated manner. Although special events may be distinguished from continuing service functions for some departments, special events constitute an integral component of departments' overall support service obligation.

A special event is defined as an activity or series of activities, specific to an identifiable time and place, produced in conjunction with community organizations often held on public property, and which may occur on a one-time or a recurring basis. Such events may include but are not limited to street closures, filming, protests and rallies, block parties, fund raisers, street parties, runs, races, walks, and other community events. They may occur on streets and/or sidewalks, parks, and other City-owned property. They may also include mass gatherings as defined in city ordinance. For the purposes of this policy, special events shall not include privately sponsored events which rent space inside city facilities.

Does my event require a Special Events Permit?

• An event of any size on city property. This would include: parks, parking lots, streets and sidewalks.
• An event with over 300 in attendance on private property.

If your event falls into either of these categories, you need a Special Events Permit.

Read through the Special Events Permit Application Policies and Instructions to find out more.

Download the Provo City Events and Services Application - It is recommended that you fill out the application online and then print it out so it is more legible

If your event will be held in a park, please read through the Special Park Use Guidelines before filling out your application.

For questions please contact Parks and Recreation

351 West Center

Monday - Thursday

7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

801-852-6600

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