Do I need a Special Event Application?

Any organized event of 20 or more persons upon any city street or public sidewalk within the City must submit a special event application. Events that are open to the public, have an attendance of over 100 people and are held within a city park will require a special event application along with a Park Rental Form. See Park Rentals. Submission of an application is not a guarantee of approval. 

• How do I submit a special event application?
The special event application can be submitted online here.

• When should I apply?
Events with the anticipated attendance of 999 or less are required to submit a special event application no later than 60 days in advance to the proposed event date. Events with the anticipated attendance of 1,000 or greater OR requiring a street closure, are required to submit a special event application no later than 120 days in advance to the proposed event date.

• What does it cost?
There is a $25 fee to submit a Special Event Application. Expression of Speech and Resident Block Party applications do not have a fee. Please note that fees may apply for other permits, inspections and street closure materials (cones, barricades and No Parking signs) related to your event. Fees related to special events can be found here.
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• Will I get an actual permit for my event?
Once all required information for the special event application has been received, a permit will be given to the event organizer. This permit is to be available upon request at the event.

• Who can I contact if I have questions regarding filling out the special event application?
Please contact Heather Hughes at hahughes@fredericksburgva.gov or at 540-372-1086 ext. 307.

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1. Do I need a Special Event Application?
2. Do I need an Expression of Speech Event Permit?
3. What if it is a private event?
4. Do I need a Residential Block Party Permit?
5. What fees are required for my special event?
6. City Parks and Trails
7. Trash and Recycling
8. Do I need a Film Permit?
9. Street and/or Parking Lot Closures
10. Maps
11. Events with over 1,000 Estimated Guests
12. Events with over 2,000 Estimated Guests
13. Tents and Canopies
14. Moon Bounce, Inflatable Amusement Devices, Climbing Walls, and Stages
15. Food and Vendors
16. Alcohol
17. Generators
18. Charging Admission
19. Advertising
20. Do I need a noise ordinance waiver?
21. Security
22. Insurance
23. No Parking Signs and Barricades
24. Restrooms
25. General Requirements for Dumpster/Container/Toilet
26. Equipment Rental