Louisville is proud to host events ranging from fun runs to half marathons, bicycle races to car shows, summer concerts to neighborhood block parties and a variety of other events year round. Below you will find everything you need to know to hold a great Permitted Special Event within Louisville. 

PERMITTED SPECIAL EVENTS

PLEASE NOTE: The online application for 2024 Permitted Special Events has been closed. Please call the City Clerk's Office at 303.335.4574 or email ClerksOffice@LouisvilleCO.gov if you are holding an event in 2024.

Please check back in January for the 2025 Application. Thank you! 

An application for a Permitted Special Event is required for:

• Groups of more than 25 people using any City right-of-way, street or trail for an activity - including City -sponsored, nonprofit, school or commercial groups.
• Events hosting 250 or more attendees in any City park.

Permitted Special Event Applications must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the event.

• $527.00 - Application fee (non-refundable even if the event is canceled or does not take place as scheduled)
• $550.00 - Security Deposit (refundable / returnable if no damage is caused during the event)

A Certificate of Insurance is required for all Permitted Special Events. There are several companies that provide "Tenant Users Liability Insurance Programs" (TULIP). Certificates of Insurance are due to the City Clerk's office no less than 7 days prior to the event. Event organizers may purchase this insurance from any company, but the policy must meet the following requirements:

• Coverage of $1,000,000 against all claims, demands and other obligations and $2,000,000 in aggregate. 
• The City of Louisville, its officers and employees must be listed as additional insured on the policy.

Additional Information for Permitted Special Events:

2024 Permitted Special Event Rules and Regulations - you must acknowledge on the application that you have read, understand and will abide by the rules and regulations.

If your event will be selling or providing complimentary alcoholic beverages, please visit Liquor Licensing Information to find and complete the appropriate liquor permit application.  

Races, certain larger events and those serving alcohol may require Louisville Police Officers to be in attendance. The Louisville Police Department Extra Duty Officer Application and Contract will need to be submitted for these types of events. 

If your event will have Mobile Food Retail Establishments they must be able to provide the required documentation. 

Temporary Structures
* If you will be having a tent larger than 10 feet x 10 feet (or multiple 10 feet x 10 feet tents) you will need approval from the Fire Protection District Fire Marshal. You may email or call 303.666.6595 ext. 204 to schedule an inspection.  
* If your event will have a temporary structure (i.e. bounce house) in excess of 400 square feet, a Temporary Use permit from the Building Department is required as well as an inspection from the Louisville Fire Protection District Fire Marshal. You may email the Fire Marshal or call 303.666.6595 ext. 204 to schedule an inspection. PLEASE NOTE: Permits from the Building Department require a minimum of 2 weeks to process.

If using a generator, please follow the Portable Generator Safety Recommendations.

BLOCK PARTY PERMITS

Block Party Permit Applications are for residential / neighborhood events. 

There is no fee for a block party.

The application must be submitted at least 21 days in advance.

LIVE MUSIC PERMITS

 Live Music performances in residentially zoned areas of the City require a Live Music Permit.

Please submit your application for a Live Music Permit no later that 25 days prior to your event. A notice is required to be sent to surrounding neighbors no less than 15 days prior to the event.

The fee for a Live Music Permit is $26.00

For more information on Permitted Special Events, Block Parties or Live Music Permits, please email or call 303.335.4574