Denver Special Events Guide


Introduction  (
2  Denver Event Support,  3 & 4 Guide Contents,  5 Department Guide,  6 Event Calendar,  7 Event Information Sheet,  8 Contacts - City Departments, 9 Contacts - Mayor & City Council, 10  Timeline for Applications,  11& 12  Checklist Event Development,  13  Event Feedback,  14  What's New this Year,  15  Not for Profit Involvement,  16 Community Communication) 

Environmental Health [EH]
EH-1        Overview - Outdoor Food Vending - Coordinating Food Vendor Participation
EH-1A      Flow Chart
EH-2        Commonly Asked Questions

EH-3        Quick Tips
EH-4      Checklist for Event Coordinators - Planning the Event
EH-5      Temporary Restaurant Application for License Approval
EH-6        Commissary Information (Affidavit of Commissary)    
EH-7        Food Establishment Guidelines
EH-8        Noise Enforcement

Public Works [PW]
PW-1      Overview - Public Works Permit Operations - Departments within Public Works
PW-2      Street Closure & Right of Way

        PW-3    Special Event & Filming Permit Request
        PW-3a  Example of a Traffic Control Plan
        PW-3b  Example of a Certificate of Insurance
PW-4    Meter Bagging
       PW-5    
Parking Meter Permit Request
PW-5a  Parking Meter and Kiosk Entrance Requirements
       PW-5b  Credit Card Authorization Form
PW-6    Wastewater Management
       PW-6a  Vendor Booth Setup Checklist
       PW-6b  Example, Vendor Booth Setup

Development Services [DS]
DS-1    Overview
DS-2    Policy Regarding Outdoor Stages
DS-3    Policy Regarding Temporary Fabric Structures
DS-4    Temporary Occupancy for an Existing Building

Excise & License [EL]
EL-1     Overview - Available Permits
EL-2     Special Event Liquor Permit, Cabaret Permits
EL-2a  Flow Chart
EL-3    Special Event Liquor Permit
EL-3a  Example Site Plan
EL-4    Special Event Cabaret Permit
EL-5    Temporary Retail Food License
EL-6    Other Event Licenses: Temporary Amusement - Body Art

Parks & Recreation [PR]
PR-1   Overview-ApplicationProcess-Park Fees-Payment Procedures
PR-2   Permit Types
PR-3   Event Parks & Fees
PR-4   Admission Based Events
PR-5   Facility Use Permit Application, Site Development & General Information
PR-6   Mobile Stage/Wagon Rental Application

Tax [TX]
TX-1   Denver City Tax
TX-2     Denver City Tax - Application & Tax Return
TX-2.1  FDA and Sales Tax as they Apply to an Event
TX-2.2  FDA Exemption Application
TX-2.3  FDA Tax Return (regular return)
TX-2.4  FDA Tax Guide
TX-3   Colorado State Tax

Safety [SA]
SA-1   Overview: Denver Police Department (DPD)
SA-1A Parade and Special Events Organizer Checklist
SA-2   Special Event Permit Application(DPD)
SA-3   Parade Permit Application (DPD)
SA-4   Overview: Denver Fire Department (DFD)
SA-5   Tents & Canopies (DFD)
SA-6  Special Events Permit (DFD)
SA-7   Float Requirements (DFD)
SA-8  Fees (DFD)
SA-9   Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Other Resources [OR]
OR-1
 Denver Water, Regional Transportation District (RTD), Banners
OR-2  DPD - Secondary Employment, Recycling, Neighborhood Events or Block Parties, Bingo and Raffles, ADA Requirements

Denver Events


Tango Colorado Picnic - Cheesman Park 
Photo: Rick Moss

 
Chile Harvest Festival
 
Post-News Colfax Marathon
 
City Park Jazz Festival
 
Denver Black Arts Festival
 
Art Students League Summer Art Market
Photo:Tina Stefanski
 
Black Arts Festival
 
Cherry Creek Arts Festival
 
9News Parade of Lights


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