City-wide Special Events and Film Production

Contact: the Special Events office with event dates, questions, or advice

(PR)  Parks & Recreation Facility Use Permit—to reserve park and/or stages

(PW) Public Works - Street Closure/Right-of-way (60 days if requesting a liquor license)

(SA)   Police Application Permit for a Parade or Race/Walk (Apply up to 200 days before)

(PR)  Event Diagram, Letter to Manager of Parks & Recreation if applying for a liquor permit

(PR)  Admission Based Event Permit application

(SA)  Office of Emergency Management Safety Plan

(EL)  Special Event Liquor Permit & Special Event Cabaret Permit

(PW) Street Closure right-of-way if requesting a liquor license

(EH & EL) Temporary Retail Food License
(EL)            Temporary Amusements Application
(EL & EH)  Temporary Body Art Establishments Application/Temporary Body Artists Application
(TX)             Notify Tax Collections Unit of your event– a Tax Revenue Agent will be assigned to the event
(PW)           Street Closure—Right-of-way at least 30 days if not requesting a liquor license 
(SA)            Police Application Permit for a Parade or Race/Walk

(SA)            Schedule meeting to pull permits and submit signed applications from vendors  (Denver Fire Department)
(PR)           Schedule pre and post walk-through with Parks personnel  (Parks & Recreation)
(EH &EL)  Food/Beverage vendors -complete menu review (Environmental Health) and obtain Temp Food License (Excise and Licenses)

• Have all permits and licenses on site
• Confirm vendors have all their permits and licenses on site
• Create a communication plan during the event and for event staff and volunteers
• Make a list of emergency numbers for all your staff
• Prepare for changes in weather
• Maintain your composure!
• Take time to enjoy your event