The City of Seattle’s Special Events Office coordinates permit applications for major events throughout Seattle, including festivals, block parties, neighborhood celebrations, walks and runs, concerts, parades, and demonstrations/marches.
Special event permits may be required if your event requires planning and permitting from several City, County, and/or State agencies; has a significant impact on a park, public, or private space; involves selling alcohol in a park or public space; or requires coordinated City resources.
To submit a special event application please log in to fill out and submit an application. If you don't have an account, please create one.
Not sure if you need a special event permit? Check out the criteria for needing a permit online.
Please note, we are no longer accepting applications in the fillable PDF format – all special event applications must be submitted online via Eproval.