Special Event means an organized occasion, whether of a public or private nature, including a festival, parade, musical attractions, community celebration, sporting event, wedding, and charity event held in a facility or on land that is owned, operated, or otherwise held by the District and where the impact on the public space or access to it is significant or for exclusive use.
Registered Charity means a charity that is registered under the Income Tax Act in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency requirements. Special Event Permit Fees apply to all non-profit, not-for-profit and for-profit organizations that are not registered as a charity.
| Flat fee for parades and street events (where the number of participants is unknown): | $50 |
| Up to 199 Participants | $50 |
| 200 – 399 Participants | $75 |
| 400 – 699 Participants | $100 |
| 700 – 1,000 Participants | $150 |
| Over 1,000 Participants | $200 |
| Special Event organized by a Registered Charity | $0 |
| Series of related Special Events held within a 12 month period | 100% of the usual applicable fee for the first Special Event and 50% reduction of the usual applicable fee for each subsequent Special Event held within a 12 month period |
| Events organized by a registered charity currently registered with the Canada Revenue Agency. Deposit requirements apply to all event applicants. | $0 |
Required for each special event (unless part of a series) in addition to the Special Event fee.
| Up to 100 Participants | $50 |
| 100 – 499 Participants | $200 |
| Over 500 Participants | $500 |
The Manager of Financial Operations has the authority to approve a full or partial refund of the deposit to the applicant, following inspection of the Special Event site(s) and review of any outstanding costs or charges (e.g. RCMP services).
Festivals & Events Calendar
September 22, 2019
Squamish Landfill closed due to discovery of unknown substance
The Squamish Landfill is closed until further notice due to the presence of an unknown substance.
September 20, 2019
Two of three scholarships to attend Union of BC Municipalities Convention awarded to Squamish youth
Two of three youth scholarships to attend the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention have been awarded to Squamish youth.