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SPECIAL EVENTS

The Special Events division of the Department of Code Enforcement assists event organizers as they plan for outdoor and/or public events. 

Click here to fill out the City of Indianapolis Special Event Application 

Special Event Updates and Fee Changes for 2013

 
When is a Special Event Permit Required?
 
A special event permit is required when holding an organized activity involving the use of, or having an impact on city-owned property or the temporary use of private property:
  • Closing of a street
  • Blocking or restriction of public property
  • Sale of merchandise, food or beverages
  • Set up of temporary structures (I.e. stage, tent)
  • Use of private property where anticipated attendance is over 250 

Click here to learn more about the permit process.

 
Special Event Permit Fees:
 
 
If the event will take place on or after January 1, 2013, please click here  for additional information.
 
If an event requires a fire inspection, or fire services, there may be $100 fee added.
 
 
METERS
 
Zones 1 and 4 are $21 per meter per day.  The hours of operation are Monday - Saturday, 7am - 9pm. 
 
Zone 2 is $16 per meter per day. The hours of operation are Monday - Saturday, 7am - 9pm.   
 
Zone 3 is $16 per day. The hours of operation are Monday  -  Friday,  7am - 6pm. 
 
Depending on the event, additional costs to may need to be included in an event budget:
  • Police Officers/Security
  • Port-o-Lets
  • Trash Removal
  • On-site Medical Services
 
 
Other Permits that may be Required:
 
Temporary Alcohol                                                          Gaming Office (for raffles and bingo)
Temporary Food                                                              Entertainment    
Fireworks                                                                          Use of Canal
Use of Park Property                                                          
 
                                        
Upcoming Civic Sponsored Events
 
 
Limited Duration Licenses

Generally, without the designation of a special event, the activities listed below would be prohibited or severely restricted in some manner. During a special event, however, the Department of Code Enforcement has the ability to permit the following eight (8) types of activity with certain restrictions:

 

 

Tents and Temporary Structures:
The Department of Code Enforcement (DCE) issues structural permits and limited duration licenses for many temporary tents, canopies and membrane structures.

 

Events May 1, through May 15, 2013 

     

05/01/2013 16109 ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET AT CITY MARKET
05/03/2013 15863 The Cabaret at The Columbia Club Performance
05/04/2013 15253 ONE AMERICA 500 FESTIVAL MINI MARATHON
05/04/2013 16281 INDIE ARTS & VINTAGE MARKETPLACE
05/04/2013 16276 St John Fire Restoration Fund Raiser
05/04/2013 15903 The Cabaret at The Columbia Club Performance
​05/08/2013 ​16109 ​ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET AT CITY MARKET
05/10/2013 16135 INDIANAPOLIS CULTURAL TRAIL GET DOWN ON IT
05/11/2013 16237 Celebrate Irvington
05/11/2013 16160 INDIANAPOLIS MARCH FOR BABIES
05/11/2013 15258 CHASE 500 FESTIVAL KIDS DAY & ROOKIE RUN
05/11/2013 15992 2 WHEELS 1 CITY
05/11/2013 16250 GEORGIA ST FEST: GET DOWN ON IT, GEORGIA STYLE
05/12/2013 16215 JAZZ IN BLUES IN HOOD
​05/15/2013 ​16109 ​ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET AT CITY MARKET