Special Event Permit Application

Complete the following form providing as much information about your event. A representative from the Film & Events Department will contact you within 5 business days to review your Special Event Permit request.

Organization type (choose only one)
Type of event (check all that apply)
Will your event have food available?
Will your event have alcohol on site?
Will your event be on or use Municipal property, land, or facilities?
Estimated number of participants

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 events@squamish.ca 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?
Do you want to close a street for your event?

Please provide some details about your requested street closure:

If you are planning to close a street or multiple streets, please provide details including specific locations (e.g. between Street A and Street B), dates, times and purpose for closure(s).

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 plan to use Brennan Park Recreation Centre facilities?

Will the event make use of....

Centennial / Hendrickson Sports Fields
Campground
Field Concession
Do you plan to have a beer garden and/or apply for a liquor licence for your event?
Do you plan to use a District park?
No structures, tents or heavy vehicles are permitted on District Park Land unless authorized by a Parks Foreperson.
Which park(s)? Check all that apply to your application:

Additional Information:

For information on event fees (Fees & Charges Bylaw), noise regulations (Noise Regulation Bylaw), traffic regulations (Traffic Regulation Bylaw), liability insurance requirements, signage (Sign Bylaw), and possible wildlife attractants (Wildlife Attractant Bylaw), please visit www.squamish.ca.

Please ensure you have read the Special Events Policy before submitting your application.

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