Democratic National Convention 2008 Permits
 DNC Permits, Licenses & Requests
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City and County of Denver 2008 Democratic National Convention Website
Vendor and Event Permits

The Democratic National Convention is being held in Denver from August 25 – 28, 2008. Given the international significance and the large-scale nature of this Extraordinary Event, a special process has been established for events, permits, and licenses in the downtown area from August 15 – 31, 2008.   
 
Important Deadlines
 
August 6- Last day to apply for DNC-related liquor licenses for special events and modifications of premises 
August 14 at 5 p.m.- Last day to apply for a park permit

 
How to get a Permit or license for a Downtown Event during the Convention:

1. Submit an Extraordinary Event Permit and License Request Form  Requests will be accepted until August 14, 2008, 5:00 pm.

2. Download the Convention Permit Info GuideThis packet contains detailed information about the convention permit process.

3. Receive Tracking NumberOnce your permit request is approved, you will receive a tracking number that will correspond to the permit applications you need to complete.  You will not be able to apply for your permit(s) without this tracking number.

4. Complete Application Process The permits liaison will guide you through the process of completing all necessary permit applications for your event. 
  
 Mayor's Declaration of an Extraordinary Event

The 2008 Democratic National Convention (the “DNC”) is hereby declared to be an “Extraordinary Event” requiring special efforts to coordinate the permitting and licensing activities of the various departments and agencies of the City.  This declaration is based on the fact that the DNC will be an unusually large-scale event of national and international significance, drawing an extraordinary number of visitors to the city, and is expected to generate a large number of permit applications for activities and events occurring in the downtown area over a limited period of time.  This extraordinary event will require enhanced efforts to coordinate city permitting and licensing procedures.  
 
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For help or to send in your Extraordinary Event Request Form, contact:  


Kevin Scott
Phone: 720-865-4330
Fax: 720-865-4315
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 Downtown Parks
The special permit process applies if you are planning an event at one the following parks during the Democratic National Convention:
 
Centennial Gardens *
City of Cuernavaca Park  
Civic Center Park
Commons Park *
Confluence Park
Creek Front Park  
Denver Skate Park  
Eddie Maestas Park  
Fishback Landing Park  
Gates Cresent Park  
MacIntosh Park  
Pioneer Monument Park  
Skyline Park - South  
Skyline Park - Middle/North  
 
* Centennial Gardens can be permitted thru the Denver Botanic Gardens. Please contact Thomas Aljinovich, The Denver Botanic Gardens, at 720-865-3603.
 
* Commons Park use is regulated by the Greenway Foundation. Please contact William J. Shoemaker, The Greenway Foundation, at 303-455-7109.
 
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