Application for Special Events, Parades, and Festivals

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Welcome to the City of Charlotte website for Special Events, Parades (including races on city streets), and Festivals. To use this page, you must first register, then you can:

  • Submit an application (application fee is non-refundable $130).
  • Check the status.
  • Learn which documents must be submitted as part of the application process.
  • Submit those documents from this website.
  • Make payment for any fees associated with the application.

An Application for a public assembly or parade permit SHALL be made at least 30 DAYS before the commencement of the event.

The Charlotte Department of Transportation DOES NOT issue permits for events on private property. Special Event Permits are for events taking place within the city right-of-way (streets and sidewalks).

Please refer to the calendar below to view unavailable dates highlighted in red. You can also hover over, or use the tab key to see each date's availability: 

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Apply for a Permit

By applying for this parade permit for a race on city streets the event holder agrees to notify the affected residents by posting race notification signs along the route at least 48 hours before the event. Please read the race sign specifications. The use of flyers to notify individual residents and businesses is encouraged.

Submit an Application

Insurance Requirements for all Permits

Commercial General Liability - Not less than $1 million bodily injury and property damage combined single limits each occurrence/aggregate.

Liquor Liability - $1 million for each occurrence (if applicable).

The insurance certifications MUST name the City of Charlotte, its employees, officers and agents as an additional insured.

Please do not delay in obtaining the necessary insurance, as it is required to move further along in the process. The Beer/Wine Permit required for alcoholic beverages cannot be approved without the certificate of insurance for liquor liability.

*Under current City ordinances, individuals and groups may demonstrate on City sidewalks at any time anywhere within the City, without a permit. Except on sidewalks that may be closed for security, transportation, or logistical reasons, individuals and groups will be allowed to demonstrate on City sidewalks without a permit. Similarly, County parks will be available for individuals and groups to demonstrate without a permit. These properties will not be subject to reservation by anyone; instead, they will be open to anyone and everyone, for peaceable assembly and expressive activity.

Contact Us

For questions related to the application please contact:

For Parades, Runs, Walks, and other mobile events please contact:
Andrew Burgesser (Special Events Coordinator)
emailAndrew.burgesser@charlottenc.gov
phone 980.748.6547

For Festivals please contact:
Joseph Yanicak (Special Events Supervisor)
emailJoseph.yanicak@charlottenc.gov
phone 704.622.3753

For general information please contact:
Shane Hepler (Special Events Senior Coordinator)
emailMichael.hepler@charlottenc.gov
phone 704.564.6209

Additional Resources

Planning Outdoor Events Guide Frequently Asked Questions Police, Fire, EMS Food and Alcohol Sales Electrical Amplified Sound Solid Waste & Restrooms Notification, Insurance, & Licenses Pyrotechnics & Amusements Temporary Structures
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