Assembly Permits

Assemblies/1st Amendment Activities are gatherings of people for a public meeting, demonstration, speech, protest, rally, march, or vigil involving the expressions of ideas, opinion, dissent, grievances, or other free speech or First Amendment activity. Permit applications for use of park sites are accepted by email to park.permits@denvergov.org or in person at the Parks Permit Office. 

2025 Application(PDF, 729KB)  

Application Process

Step 1.Review Permit Resources and Requirements

Step 2.Submit Your Application

  • It's recommended that applications be submitted at least 5 days prior to your permit date

Step 3.Wait for Communication

  • Please allow one (1) business day for the Parks Permit Office to confirm receipt of your application

Special Notes

  • Applicants are encouraged list multiple parks and multiple dates (per individual request) on their application if flexible. Availability will be checked in the order listed, with the first available location/date being offered to the applicant

Individual Applicants:

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Individual applicants may have someone else submit their application, but the name of the individual applicant under which the permit will be issues must be listed and have signed the application

Entity/Organization Applications:

  • Must have an identified Representative (Authorized Agent). Organizers who hire third-party event managers for their activity can designate them as the day-of contact, or Authorized Agent as noted on the application
  • The Authorized Agent must be at least 18 years old and an employee, board member, or authorized with a letter on organization letterhead signed by an authorized employee or board member  
  • A new Authorized Agent must provide an authorization letter at the time of application
  • An Authorized Agent may have someone else submit the application, but the name of the organization under which the permit will be issued must be listed as the applicant and signed by the Authorized Agent
  • IMPORTANT: This individual will be the ONLY person receiving communication from the Parks Permit Office until the organization provides a letter stating a change in the representative

*Please review important permitting resources in the tab below*