Special Events & Permits in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Matanuska-Susitna Borough. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Park Event Permits

Anyone who wants to hold an outdoor event drawing more than 500 people in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough outside Wasilla, Palmer and Houston needs a special events permit from the Planning and Land Use Department. Organizers must apply at least 90 days before advertising starts, provide security, insurance, water, toilets and medical coverage, and pay a fee set by the assembly.

Mat-Su Borough Mass Outdoor Gathering Permit

Significant Restrictions

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Code §§ 8.55.010(A)(3), 8.55.020, 8.55.030(A)

“Mass outdoor gathering” means any outdoor event attended by more than 500 people, all or any part of which includes theatrical exhibition, public show, display, entertainment, amusement, or other exhibition including but not limited to musical festivals, rock festivals, or similar gatherings. ... This chapter applies in all areas of the borough outside of the incorporated cities. ... No person...

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Parade Permits

Anyone planning an outdoor event of more than 500 people in the unincorporated Matanuska-Susitna Borough needs a mass outdoor gathering permit before the event happens, under Matanuska-Susitna Borough Code § 8.55.030(A). The application goes to the planning and land use director at least 90 days before the first day of advertising and must include the fee the assembly sets.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Mass Gathering Event Permit

Significant Restrictions

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Code §§ 8.55.010(A)(3), 8.55.030(A)

“Mass outdoor gathering” means any outdoor event attended by more than 500 people, all or any part of which includes theatrical exhibition, public show, display, entertainment, amusement, or other exhibition including but not limited to musical festivals, rock festivals, or similar gatherings. ... No person shall operate, sponsor, maintain, conduct, promote, or allow a mass outdoor gathering in...

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