Permits

​Application for Special Events, Parades, & Festivals




2023

February 11,18

March 4,11, 25

April 1, 15, 22, 29, 30

May  4, 5, 6, 7,13, 20

June 8-11, 17,18, 24 

July 28, 29

August 9, 18-20, 26
September 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30
October 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
November 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 22, 23, 26
December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 24, 31

2024

          March 2, 16        



By applying for this parade permit for a race on city streets the event holder agrees to notify the affected residents by posting race notification signs along the route at least 48 hours before the event. Please read the race sign specifications. The use of flyers to notify individual residents and businesses is encouraged.

                

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PERMITS

 

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY - Not less than $1 million bodily injury and property damage combined single limits each occurrence/aggregate.

LIQUOR LIABILITY - $1 million for each occurrence (if applicable).

The insurance certifications MUST name the City of Charlotte, its employees, officers and agents as an additional insured.

Please do not delay in obtaining the necessary insurance, as it is required to move further along in the process. The Beer/Wine Permit required for alcoholic beverages cannot be approved without the certificate of insurance for liquor liability.

 To Begin The Application, Click On The " Application" Link At The Top Right Column

*Under current City ordinances, individuals and groups may demonstrate on City sidewalks at any time anywhere within the City, without a permit. Except on sidewalks that may be closed for security, transportation, or logistical reasons, individuals and groups will be allowed to demonstrate on City sidewalks without a permit. Similarly, County parks will be available for individuals and groups to demonstrate without a permit. These properties will not be subject to reservation by anyone; instead, they will be open to anyone and everyone, for peaceable assembly and expressive activity.

​Submit an APPLICATIONHere

For questions related to the application please contact:

For Parades, Runs, Walks, and other mobile events please contact:
Andrew.burgesser@charlottenc.gov
980-748-6547

For Festivals please contact:
Joseph Yanicak (Special Events Supervisor)
Joseph.yanicak@charlottenc.gov
704-622-3753

For general information please contact:
Shane Hepler (Special Events Senior Coordinator)
Michael.hepler@charlottenc.gov
704-564-6209