Third Party Special Event Application

Applicant/Event Host Information

Please list your full address here.

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I will attach my organization's 501(c)3 or (c)6 certificate at the end of this form.

Event Details

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Will there be 100 or more attendees at this event?

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Include event website if applicable.

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Event Location and Maps

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I understand that I will need to submit a complete event footprint map at the end of this form, for my permit application to be considered.

Event Schedule and Timeframe

List details of dates and times for your event and set-up.

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Event Activities, Entertainment & Equipment

Event Activities


You may be required to obtain additional permits or incur additional fees. Details will be provided in the preliminary communication from the permitting committee.


Please select all the below proposed activities you are planning for your event.

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Please list the food vendors you plan to engage for your event.

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Are you planning to use sandbags or ground stakes to secure your bounce structures?

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Are you planning to use sandbags or ground stakes to secure your tent structures?

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List the names of DJs, Artists, performance groups, etc...

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Please share the type of stage, and its dimensions.

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Please list the type and quantity of the animals you plan to have present.

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Please list the quantity, size, and location of your proposed signage.

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What is your electrical source?

Additional Information

Please share any additional information or requests below.

Document Uploads

Event footprint and route map (for distance events including 5k, fun run, parade, bicycle rally, etc.) must be submitted with the application.


Areas to include on the map:

  • stages or structures
  • vendor booths
  • any fenced areas
  • restroom area
  • any road closures or barricades
  • amusement locations
  • kids’ zone
  • fireworks/ pyrotechnics launch area
  • food/ alcohol locations
  • start/ finish lines
  • other items


Additionally, please provide a detailed schedule of events with your application, listing out key elements of your event such as any band/stage times, food or alcohol service times, etc...

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I acknowledge that I will need to provide the City of Garland with insurance that covers my event, and the City of Garland listed as additionally insured, no later than two weeks prior to my event start date. If I already have the document, I will attach it above.

The Special Event Application will be reviewed by the permitting committee. The Applicant will be notified whether he/she has been given permission to proceed in planning the proposed event. Please do not market the event until it has been permitted.


Upon receipt of this application, the city will work hard to complete the approval process in two weeks time from the first business day following the submission.


I, the undersigned, hereby confirm that the information stated above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and I have the authority to apply for this event on the event and Organization’s behalf.