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How do I obtain a permit to hold a Special Event or Festival in the city?
The Office of Special Events is accepting event permit applications. City departments will work to review and approve applications on a rolling basis as expeditiously as possible.
You Should Know:The City Representative's Office and the Special Events Office are one office now, with one Director/City Representative.If your event includes a bounce house, PA requires that the owner carries insurance, but no further permits are required specifically for it.
All permitted events are subject to the Department of Public Health’s guidance in effect on the date of the event, including crowd size limits. Depending on the size and type of event, organizers will now be required to either certify they will follow all local COVID-19 public health guidance or (for larger events) submit a COVID-19 safety plan for approval.
Approvals will be determined based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to: compliance with COVID-19 public health guidance, availability of the requested space on the proposed date, the number of other special events scheduled for the proposed date, and the type and amount of City services required.Further Information:
Event producers and venue managers are directed to follow applicable guidelines set forth by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
For vending at a Special Event, use How do I sign up to be a vendor at a City-sponsored event? |
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