Special Event Permits

You’ll need a special event permit if you plan on hosting an event on City property.

Before you apply for a special event permit, please review the information on this page, as well as the Special Events Permit Bylaw 3572/2016 (pdf) .

Depending on the type of event you’re hosting, you’ll need to apply for a permit between two to four months before the event.

Type of Event	Application Deadline
Events held on major roadways	4 months prior to the event
Events that require special approvals	4 months prior to the event
Events held on all other roadways	3 months prior to the event
Events held on all other City property	2 months prior to the event

Type of Event	Fee
Events held on any roadway, lane or alley	$100
Events held on all other City property	$25

Submit completed application forms:

By Email: specialeventpermits@reddeer.ca
In Person: Inspections & Licensing, 4914 - 48 Avenue (currently not available due to COVID-19 closures)
By Mail: The City of Red Deer
P.O. Box 5008
Red Deer, AB T4N 3T4

For more information, call Inspections & Licensing at 403-342-8190.

The City of Red Deer