All citizens are welcome to utilize public property including City facilities and certain City streets for special events. Arrangements for usage of the public places must be made through a community event application submitted to the City Manager’s Office no less than 45 days prior to the event. The procedure and form are available in the column to the right.
The Community Events Application should be submitted to the City Manager’s Office electronically, mailed, or delivered in person. The application will be reviewed within two weeks by members of the Special Events Approval Committee, an interdepartmental committee. Department representatives will then contact the applicant regarding any issues noted during the review. Priority concerns include arrangements for security, notification of affected residents, street closures, and other issues outlined in detail in the Community Events Arrangements information.
The City reserves the right to deny closure of streets that may create undue hardships on traffic flow and/or public safety. Such denials may be appealed to the City Council.
In order to make your event successful, it is imperative that your application is complete. Please submit your completed application to csclark@wichita.gov.
City Manager's Office
Division of Arts & Cultural Services
334 N. Mead
Wichita, KS 67202
The City wishes you well in your coming event. Please do not hesitate to call the CityArts Office at 462-2796, or any of the staff contacts with questions.
| City Requirements for Special Events |
Are you planning a special event on either public property or your own private property but you’re not sure what City requirements might be involved? You’re found the right place!
Look for your situation below and access the information needed. If you have questions, call CityArts at 462-2796.
Are you planning a special community event and would like to use public property that is NOT a public park?
Are you considering use of one of the plazas or streets/parking lots in Old Town?
Would you like to use a city park for a special or a private event?
Do you want to host a party with a DJ or live music on your OWN property?
Your block of neighbors wants to have a Block Party.
Want to know if you need a license or permit associated with a Special Event?
Need to hang a banner at your special event?
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