Colorado Springs, CO Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)

Chapter 3, Article 2, Part 4 of the City Code creates the special event permit program administered by the Mayor's office. 403 defines a 'special event' to include, among other triggers, any organized assemblage of 100 or more persons at any public park gathering for a common purpose under the direction of a single person or organization, as well as parades, marathons, festivals and any activity requiring closure of a public street or right-of-way. B. A not less than 90 calendar days nor more than 12 months before the event, though the Mayor may accept a location and date reservation up to five years out.

405 requires an application fee set by City Council resolution and authorizes the City to negotiate cost recovery for extra police, fire, EMS, traffic control and cleanup services beyond normal staffing. 407, the Mayor need not act on an application before 180 days ahead of the event, may deny a permit for failure to provide adequate safety staffing, sanitation, parking or required information, and must give written denial notice within 10 days. 408 can require $500,000 combined-single-limit general liability insurance naming the City as additional insured, with a $1,000,000 aggregate.