Special Events Application

The City of Detroit hopes to help make your special event as successful as possible! Please start the application process by reading the Special Events Applicant Guide. The guide includes helpful information about the application process and what documents you will need to include.




IMPORTANT APPLICATION REMINDERS:


  • Special Events Applications MUST be submitted at least 60 days prior to the event start date


  • DO NOT advertise or sell tickets for an event prior to Council approval


  • All venues must be in compliance with City regulations




FILE UPLOAD DOCUMENT LIMITATION:


The option to upload files is limited to 10 documents. To upload more than 10 documents you will need to create Zip File(s). By clicking the link below you will find directions on how to create a Zip File.


https://detroitmi.gov/document/how-create-zip-file




PLEASE REMEMBER:


Once your application is approved by City Council you MUST complete all relevant permitting processes for your event. Approval by City Council does not mean your event is ready to go and does not automatically grant you permits; you must apply for all permits and ensure any related fees are paid.


Fees are assessed and billed by each department. Departments charge fees for inspections, licensing, permitting, rentals, or other services based on the specifics of your events. There is no fee for submitting a Special Events Application.

General Event Information


Have you ever hosted an approved event in the City of Detroit?*

If no website exists, please mark N/A

If you are using a park for your event, please ensure you have applied for a park permit through the Parks and Recreation Department.

Please check all that apply

Will this event include the use or sale of marijuana?*

Event Description

Please provide a number estimate of the total number of expected attendees over the course of the event.

Maximum number of attendees that you expect at the event at one time.

Is this a public event?*
Will there be ticket sales or admission charged?*
Will there be merchandise sold?*
Will you be taking donations?*
Is this a charity event?*

If so, please upload the organization's 501C3 in the 'Attachments' section at the end of the form.

Contact Information


If not an organization, please list the organizer's name

Phone
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Organization Type*

Event Setup & Breakdown

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Event Cleanup Plan

Please attach an Event Cleanup Plan to the attachment field at the end of this form.

(if applicable)

ex. waste/grey water from tent operation, water with grease, etc. (if applicable please also include in clean up plan)

Street Closures & Parking

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Will you be closing any part of Woodward Avenue?*

Please list the cross streets or addresses where the closure will begin and end on Street 1

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Please list the cross streets or addresses where the closure will begin and end on Street 2

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Please list the cross streets or addresses where the closure will begin and end on Street 3

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Please list the cross streets or addresses where the closure will begin and end on Street 4

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Please list who you will be contracting to provide street closure barricades

Street Closure Map

If you'll be closing 5 or more streets, please attach a Map of Street Closures to the attachment field at the end of this form.

Will you charge attendees for parking?*
Will you have valet parking or will you be blocking metered parking spaces?*

Food & Beverage

Will food be served?*
Will food be prepared on site?*
Will any type of alcohol be served (including beer)?*
Will there be sales, service and/or consumption of alcohol in public at the event?*
Will ice be used in any served beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)?*

Stages, Tents, & Structures

Is a stage being built?*
Do any of the stages have a canopy?

(i.e. scaffolding, bleachers, booths, etc.)

Will your event use any grills?*

(i.e. gas, charcoal, electrical, propane)

Utilities & Portable Restrooms

Please check all that apply

Will additional wiring be installed?*
Does the event require access to a hydrant?*
Will there be amplified sound?*
Will a sound system be used?*
Will you be providing Port-a-johns?*

Security & Emergency Plans

Will the event have a security contractor?*

Please check all that apply

Security Plan

Your security plan will be separately requested by relevant departments, please complete your plan and be prepared to send it upon request.

Emergency Response Plan

Your emergency response plan will be separately requested by relevant departments, please complete your plan and be prepared to send it upon request.

Will you contract emergency medical services?*
Does this event include fireworks?*

Communication & Community Impact

(i.e. pedestrian traffic, sound carryover, safety)

Have local neighborhood groups approved your event?*

Communication and Community Impact Plan

Please attach a Communication and Community Impact Plan to the attachment field at the end of this form.

Please include all necessary attachments as PDF documents here. You MUST include a signed copy of the indemnification signature form linked above, along with any required event cleanup plans, street closure maps, etc. If your event includes a route (e.g. a race, a parade, etc.), please upload a map that includes turn-by-turn directions.

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Please attach a signed copy of the document linked in the application instruction reminders.

Please note any of the below attachments you've included with your application. Choose NONE if none apply.

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