Special Event Permitting Application

Run/Walk/Ride

Parade

Festival with public park usage

Festival with street closures

Run/Walk/Ride-Compromised groups
If "Run/Walk/Ride" selected - Will there be a large number of people from compromised groups in attendance? (ie. Children, elderly, compromised health, etc.)
- select - Yes No

Event Description
Provide a brief description of your event

Describe the event location by cross streets, parks used, etc.

Has this event been held in the past?
- select - Yes No

Past Event Date

Past Event Location

Estimated Attendance Range for the Event
If attendance is 500 or more you must hire security. This is warranted by SLMPD.
- select - 0-200 200-500 500-1000 1000-5000 5000-10000 Over 10000

When is the attendance expected to peak?
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Would you like forecast information from the National Weather Service in St. Louis for your event?
National Weather Service
- select - Yes No

Number Of Days

Event Start Date - Application must be submitted 30 days prior.
Important: Special Event Applications are required to be completed and submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled event date. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Event Setup Start Date

Event Setup Start Time
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Event Setup End Date

Event Setup End Time
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Day 1 Start Time
Provide the earliest start time for the days of the event.
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Day 1 End Time
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Event End Date

Add More Days?
- select - Yes No

Day 2 Start Date

Day 2 Start Time
Provide the earliest start time for the days of the event.
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Day 2 End Time
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Day 3 Start Date

Day 3 Start Time
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Day 3 End Time
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Day 4 Start Date

Day 4 Start Time
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Day 4 End Time
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Day 5 Start Date

Day 5 Start Time
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Day 5 End Time
Provide the latest end time for the days of the event.
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Is your event more than 5 days?
- select - Yes No

If yes, please provide all event dates below or attach them as a separate document.

Event Breakdown Start Date

Event Breakdown Start Time
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Event Breakdown End Date

Event Breakdown End Time
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Does the event space require the use of a public park?
If “Yes” - In addition to this Special Event Application, you must be approved for a Park permit. Contact the Parks Division at 314-289-5300 for requirements, fees, and restrictions.
- select - Yes No

If "yes", which park?
- select - Aloe Plaza Aloe Plaza West Extension Amberg Park Amherst Park Barret Brothers Park Beckett Playground Bellerive Park Benton Park Berra Park Carnegie Playground Carondelet Park Chambers Park Cherokee Park Chouteau Park Christy Park Civic Center Clifton Heights Park Columbus Square Park David Hickey Park DeSoto Park Dickman Park Eads Square Park Ernest J Russell Park Eugene Tink Bradley Park Fairground Park Father Filipiac Park (UDAG) Forest Park Fountain Park Fox Park Francis Park Franz Park Freemont Park Fourteenth Street Mall Gateway Mall Plaza Greg Carter Park Gravois Park Gregory Feeman Gwen Giles Park Handy Park Hamilton Heights Park Hyde Park Ivory Perry Park Jackson Place Park Jet Banks Park Jordan Chambers Park Joseph Dickman Park Joseph Leisure Park Kaufmann Park Kiener Plaza Kingsbury Square Park Laclede Park Lafayette Park Lindenwood Park Lucas Gardens Park Lucier Park Lyon Park Marie Fowler Park Marquette Park McDonald Park Memorial Plaza Mestres Park Minnesota & Hill Park Minnie Wood Park Mount Pleasant Park Murphy Park O'Fallon Park Parkland Park Penrose Park Poelker Park Pontiac Square Park Ray Leisure Park River Des Peres Extension River Des Peres Park Rumbold Park Ruth Porter Mall Samuel Kennedy Park Seay Park Serra Sculpture Park Sherman Park Sister Marie Charles Park Soulard Market Park South St. Louis Square St. Louis Place Park St. Marcus Park Strodtman Park Sublette Park Tandy Park Taylor Park Terry Park Tiffany Park Tilles Park Unity Park Vivian Astra Park Walnut Park Washing Square Park Wilmore Park Windsor Park Yeatman Square Park

If "yes", what location within the park?

Do you need to request Equipment from the Parks Division?
IMPORTANT: The on-site contact person must be present to meet the delivery crew. If the contact person cannot be reached, equipment will NOT be delivered.
- select - Yes No

Delivery Location within City Parks

Number of Picnic Tables per Event (Maximum 5 Available - $20 each)
- select - 0 1 2 3 4 5

Number of Trash Containers per Event (Maximum 5 Available – $10 per Container)
Trash Containers must be returned empty.
- select - 0 1 2 3 4 5

Number of Tents per Event (Maximum 2 Available – 20' x 20' – $850 Each)
Tents must be placed on grass only and cannot be placed on pavement.
- select - 0 1 2

Number of Large Bandwagon/Stage per Event (One Available – $900 per Day)
Bandwagon/Stage must be placed on pavement only. Generator is NOT included.
- select - 0 1

Does the event require closing or use of city streets?
- select - Yes No

Name of Traffic Control Company preparing your Signage/Detour Plan:

Contact Information of the Traffic Control Company

Please describe the details regarding your application, such as exact location(s), block numbers, and any other relevant facts:

Street to be Blocked

Between Cross Street 1

And Cross Street 2

Reason for blocking

Street to Close at: Date

Street to Close at: Time
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Street to re-open at: Date

Street to re-open at: Time
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Number of Traffic Lanes

Number of Parking Lanes

Number of Blocks

Number of Days

Number of Blocks with Parking Meters

Add Additional Street?
- select - Yes No

Street to be Blocked

Between Cross Street 1

And Cross Street 2

Reason for blocking

Street to Close at: Date

Street to Close at: Time
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Street to re-open at: Date

Street to re-open at: Time
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Number of Traffic Lanes

Number of Parking Lanes

Number of Blocks

Number of Days

Number Blocks with parking meters

Will this event require the closure of more than three (3) streets?
If “Yes,” complete the Street Closing Application Form and attach it in the Documents section at the bottom of this application.
- select - Yes No

Will the event require closure of any interstate on/off ramps or state highways? If "Yes" please complete the Highway case form after submitting this application using the link below.
Intercity Highways: Riverview (H & 367), Hall St (H), Natural Bridge (115), Page (D), Manchester/Chouteau (100), Gravois (30), Chippewa (366). City Highways and Ramps Link
- select - Yes No

Pyrotechnics/Fireworks

Carnival Rides

None of the above

Will generators be used?
All generators must conform to the Building Division code requirements and the event organizer is responsible for coordinating directly with the Building Division to ensure compliance.
- select - Yes No

Do you plan to have any temporary stages, platforms, or other event structures?
All stages, platforms, and other event structures must conform to the Building Division code requirements and the event organizer is responsible for coordinating directly with the Building Division to ensure compliance.
- select - Yes No

If yes, will any of them have an overhead structure?
- select - Yes No

If yes, will any of them have side or back towers?
- select - Yes No

If yes, will any of them be raised 30 inches or higher?
- select - Yes No

If yes, will any of them have a surface area of 1,000 square feet or more?
- select - Yes No

Do you plan to have one or more tents?
- select - Yes No

If yes, will any of the tents be 800 square feet or larger?
All tents must conform to the Building Division code requirements and the event organizer is responsible for coordinating directly with the Building Division to ensure compliance.
- select - Yes No

Will alcoholic beverages be sold or given away?
If alcohol will be served you must hire security. This is warranted by SLMPD.
- select - Yes No

If "Yes", I will provide a list of vendors and a sitemap with their locations.

If “Yes”, I will direct alcohol vendors to apply in person for a Catering Permit or Picnic License with the Excise Division after I receive my Special Event Permit, Street Permit, and/or Park Permit.
Catering Permit and Picnic License Documents Link

Will food be sold or given away?
Temporary Food Permit Link
- select - Yes No

Do you plan to cook or warm food with propane?
- select - Yes No

Will there be Food Trucks at your event?
- select - Yes No

If “Yes”, I understand they will need a Temporary Food Permit, unless they have a valid health license.
Temporary Food Permit:

If "Yes", I understand that they will need a valid Fire Safety Certificate.
Fire Safety Certificate Link

Will Merchandise be Sold or Given Away?
- select - Yes No

Please list the person(s) of authority who will be in charge during the event:

Will you have licensed security at your event?
Events with more than 500 attendees or events where alcoholic beverages will be served are required to hire security personnel. This requirement is mandated by the SLMPD.
- select - Yes No

If "yes", provide the security company name

If "yes", provide the security company phone number

If "Yes", how many security personnel will be on-site during your event?

Will security/off-duty police remain on the site/in the park overnight?
- select - Yes No

Are security/off-duty police armed?
- select - Yes No

Will off-duty police officers be hired to secure the event?
- select - Yes No

If "yes", provide the first name of the name of the lead off-duty officer

If "yes", provide the last name of the name of the lead off-duty officer

If "yes", provide the lead officer's phone number

If "yes", provide the number of off duty Police personnel contracted

If "Yes", provide the contact information for the off-duty officer staffing company

Will you have Emergency Medical Services (EMS)?
- select - Yes No

If "yes", provide the name of the company or agency

If "yes", provide the name of the primary point of contact

If "yes", provide the phone number for the primary point of contact

Is a waste management company being hired for trash and recycling?
- select - Yes No

Company Name:

Primary Contact Name:

Primary Contact Cell Phone:

Primary Contact Email:

Person Responsible for Waste Management:

Responsible Person’s Cell Phone:

Responsible Person’s Email:

Will you have portable handwashing?
- select - Yes No

If "yes" How many?

If "yes" Vendor Information?

Will you have portable restrooms?
- select - Yes No

If "yes" How many?

If "yes" Vendor Information?

How do you plan to publicize this event?

How do you plan to notify neighborhood residents/businesses of the event’s impact on them?
You must have a plan for notifying the neighborhood residents and businesses. This is not optional.

Phone Number
Provide phone number which can be used by the public for event inquiries

Email Address
Provide email address which can be used by the public for event inquiries

Will Admission Be Charged?
- select - Yes No

Have you notified the Alderman in whose ward the event is located?
- select - Yes No

Will Donations be Solicited?
- select - Yes No

Will volunteers be used during the event?
- select - Yes No

If "yes" What are the roles of the volunteers?

If "yes" Name of Coordinator?

Liability Insurance Coverage: I, the applicant, acknowledge that I will provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) naming the City of St. Louis as an additional insured.

I the applicant acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify all impacted residents and businesses of my event and to work with those who are impacted to minimize disruption.

I the application will ensure the event is accessible to everyone and is in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act.

I the applicant will ensure that all vendors such as food, alcohol, stages, tents, generators, & temporary structures will obtain the necessary reviews & permits to comply with the City of St. Louis.

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