Special Event Permits

These permits are for events that will take place within public streets or on other City-owned property such as City parks and trails. Use the flowchart below to determine which permit you need. Please call 970-254-3801 if you need assistance with the permitting process.

Depending on the nature of your proposed Special Event, other City permits may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, the Special Event Permit.

Street Closure Permit                 Block Party Application                    Special Event Application           Awareness Event        Event Permit                        

Locations with Specific Applications

• Lincoln Park Barn Event Application
• Las Colonias Ampitheater Event Application
• Lincoln Park Hospitality Suite Application
• Whitman Park Event Application
• Lincoln Park Pickleball Courts Application

For events at a football, baseball, soccer or lacrosse field, Lincoln Park Moyer Pool or Orchard Mesa Community Center Pool, please call (970)254-3866 to book the facility.

Alcohol

If your event will include serving or selling alcohol (PDF), please contact the City Clerk's office at 970-244-1510.

Downtown Area

If your event will take place within the downtown area, the Special Event Permit will be processed by the Business Improvement District. Please contact the Downtown Event Coordinator at 970-255-4923.

Fireworks

If your event will include public fireworks displays, please contact the Grand Junction Fire Department at 970-244-1400.