Thank you for hosting your event in the City of Providence. We are delighted that you will be attracting visitors, building community, supporting local businesses, and energizing our capital city. The Public Events Permit has been developed for any person or group that wants to conduct a public special event in the City of Providence. It also serves to help you consider all the logistics necessary for operating a safe and successful event.

The City of Providence now has the new Public Events Permit Application available online. This application must be filled out for those organizations and individuals looking to host festivals, races, block-parties, parades, fundraisers, and other events open to the general public.

Please note:

1. Submission of this application does not guarantee event permission from the City of Providence.
2. Before completing this application, please contact the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism and the Providence Parks Department (if applicable) to confirm whether your preferred event date is available.
3. No event permit shall be granted to organizations with 60+ days overdue balance from the Detail office, DPW, or the Parks Department.

Applications must be received:

• 90 days in advance for events with 500 or more attendees along with an event permit fee of $75
• 60 days in advance with less than 500 attendees along with an event permit fee of $50
• Expedited for events with fewer than 100 attendees along with an event permit fee of $25

Please download a pdf version of the Providence Public Event Guidelines and Application here.

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Request The Mayor To Attend Your Event:

Would you like the Mayor to be present for your event? Please fill out the form here.

*Please note: Completing this form does not guarantee the Mayor's participation or attendance.*

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