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


 
 
 
 

If no website exists, please mark N/A

 
 

Please check all that apply

 
 
 

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.

 
 
 
 
 

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
 
Phone
 
 
 
Phone
 
 
 
 
 

Event Setup & Breakdown

 
 
mm/dd/yyyy
 
 
 
mm/dd/yyyy
 
 

Please add all locations

 
 
mm/dd/yyyy
 
 
 
mm/dd/yyyy
 
 
 
mm/dd/yyyy
 
 
 
mm/dd/yyyy
 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Food & Beverage

 
 
 
 
 

Stages, Tents, & Structures

 
 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 

Utilities & Portable Restrooms

 

Please check all that apply

 
 
 
 
 
 

Security & Emergency Plans

 
 

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.

 
 
 
 

Communication & Community Impact

 

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

 
 
 
 
 

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.

Drop your files here
 

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.