Special Event Permit Application

Your name (first and last)

Title or Role (your event position)

Name of the organization producing the event (if applicable):

Organization type (choose only one)

Registered Charity (must be registered with the Canada Revenue Agency)

Registered Non-Profit Organization

Commercial

Private

Other

Full mailing address for event. (Damage deposit refund will be mailed to this address)

Contact phone number

Email address

Event name

Event Location/Address

Event website

Event description

Start date (YYYY-MM-DD)

Start time

End date (YYYY-MM-DD)

End time

Type of event (check all that apply)

Will your event have food available?

Yes

No

If YES - will you be cooking food?

Yes

No

If YES - what type of equipment will you be using?

If YES - what type of equipment will you be using? (deep fryer, BBQ, food truck etc)

If food truck - do the vendors have a current year GVFCA mobile food vendor decal?

Yes

No

Will your event have alcohol on site?

Yes

No

Will your event be on or use Municipal property, land, or facilities?

Yes

No

Estimated number of participants

Less than 25

25 - 99

100 - 199

200 - 399

400 - 699

700 - 1,000

More than 1,000

Site plan and route of the event
(names of trails, location of start and finish lines, and/or roads to be used):

Event organizers are requested to submit a site plan and/or map of the proposed route(s) and all relevant details. Multiple maps are welcome. Please email them to [email protected] along with other requested information, applications, etc.

Need help with your map?
Use the District of Squamish GIS Map located on our website to guide you.

Street Event: A street event means parade, festival, party, neighbourhood gathering, performance, tag day, athletic event, or other public or private event that is held or take place, in whole or in part, on any street or highway in the Municipality and which may interfere with normal traffic flow.

Will your event use, cross, or close Municipal streets?

Yes

No

If you are planning to close a street or multiple streets, staff will contact you for more information.

IMPORTANT: You may be required to advise the public of street closures by social media, radio and/or newspaper ads 5 weeks, 3 weeks and 1 week before your event.

Do you want to close a street for your event?

Yes

No

Do you plan to use Brennan Park Recreation Centre facilities?

Yes

No

Will the event make use of....

Centennial / Hendrickson Sports Fields

Yes

No

Do you plan to have a beer garden and/or apply for a liquor licence for your event?

Yes

No

Do you plan to use a District park?

Yes

No

No structures, tents or heavy vehicles are permitted on District Park Land unless authorized by a Parks Foreperson.

I agree

Which park(s)? Check all that apply to your application:

Please ensure you have read all bylaws applicable to you event. Visit the bylaw library.

Special Events Bylaw
Event fees (Fees & Charges Bylaw)
Noise regulations (Noise Regulation Bylaw)
Traffic regulations (Traffic Regulation Bylaw)
Liability insurance requirements
Signage (Sign Bylaw)
Wildlife attractants (Wildlife Attractant Bylaw)

If you are unsure which bylaws apply to your event, please contact the Events Department.

I have read and understood the event policy.

I acknowledge that by submitting this application I may still be required to provide additional information, payment of fees (including permit fee(s) and security deposit), and proof of other agency permits before an Event Permit may be issued.

Special Event Permit Application

Site plan and route of the event (names of trails, location of start and finish lines, and/or roads to be used):

Street Event: A street event means parade, festival, party, neighbourhood gathering, performance, tag day, athletic event, or other public or private event that is held or take place, in whole or in part, on any street or highway in the Municipality and which may interfere with normal traffic flow.

If you are planning to close a street or multiple streets, staff will contact you for more information.

Will the event make use of....

Site plan and route of the event
(names of trails, location of start and finish lines, and/or roads to be used):