Application for Special Event Permit

Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee a permit will be issued. 

We encourage you to view our Special Event Planning Guide to learn of the many requirements often needed when planning a special event. 

Deadlines for submission of Application for Special Event Permit:

• New Major Event (e.g. involves road closure, midway, licensed area, multiple activities, significant number of attendees): Seven months prior to requested events date
• New Minor Event (e.g. one day or less; one or few activities): Four months prior to requested events date
• Returning Annual Event: Nov.30

All events must adhere to all laws, guidelines, protocols, regulations and permissions from the Province of Ontario, Niagara Region Public Health and the City of St. Catharines. 

Applicant Information

The City of St. Catharines may waive fees to eligible applicants to help offset the fee(s) that would have been charged by the City related to the delivery or presentation of a single or multi-day festival or event which offers an inclusive experience to a wide range of participants.

Examples of City fees that can be waived are (but not limited to):

• Park permit
• Rental of City property
• Staffing costs outside normal operations

For information related to the Special Event Waiving of Fees program please click HERE

Personal information collected on this form is pursuant to the Municipal Act and is used during the Special Event Permit process. It may be shared with Niagara Regional Police Service, Niagara Region Public Health, and other external stakeholders. It will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.M. 56. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Director of Community, Recreation and Culture Services, Box 3012, St. Catharines ON L2R 7C2