Form Center

By signing in or creating an account, some fields will auto-populate with your information.

Special Event Application

  1. Application Instructions

    A Special Event Permit is required for events like bike and foot races, concerts, fundraisers, galas, parades, carnivals, sporting events, or any event that is open to the public. A permit is also required for private events with 100 or more attendees.

    It is recommended that you create an account so that you can save your application and return to finish it at a later time if supporting documents are not ready to be uploaded at the time of application.

  2. Applicant Information
  3. Please enter the name of the primary contact person for this event.

  4. Event Information
  5. Please give us an attendance range for your event.

  6. Please provide a detailed description of your proposed event, including number of potential volunteers. 

  7. Site Plan

    A site plan is often required for special events, including for all events held on Town property and/or open to the public. All events are subject to additional clarification as needed, and a Town representative may reach out to you to request a site plan if you have not included one.

    Site plan sheets should be a minimum of 8 1/2: x 11" and drawn to scale. The following checklist should be used when creating your site plan. A sample site plan is included below for reference.

    • Plan drawn to scale (electronically or by hand)
    • Distances from roadways
    • Distances between structures
    • Height of proposed structures
    • Proposed site access points
    • Proposed parking areas
    • Photos or renderings of proposed structures
    • Signage plans showing dimensions, materials & locations of signs
    • Name(s) of contractors and/or vendors associated with the event
    • If site is unpaved, show location of tracking pad(s) to be used to prevent mud from escaping site 
  8. An example map of the site plan. A map of an event in Crist Park showing the layout of vendor tents,
  9. Event Details
  10. Are you requesting to use public property for your event?*
  11. If yes, will you need water or electricity?
  12. Do you own the property where your event will be held?*
  13. If you are hosting an event on someone else's property (if different from the applicant), please submit a letter from the property owner with this application.

  14. Will your event be open to the public?*

    If yes, a Security Plan is required. The Town of Frederick Police Department reserves the right to specify the need for, and number of, security personnel required at an event. The Police Department also reserves the right to specify the number of TIPS / Responsible Vendor trained staff who must be present if an alcohol permit is requested for the event.

  15. Will you be hiring private security?*
  16. Will you be requesting the assistance of the Frederick Police Department?*

    If yes, you will be billed at an hourly rate per officer as determined by the Police Department.

  17. Will your event require temporary closure of roads within Frederick?*

    If yes, a Traffic Plan must be submitted containing cone locations, barricade locations, street signs, and traffic control personnel locations (a Google map is sufficient as long as it contains the required information).

  18. Map showing a traffic plan with highlighted road closures, detour routes, and cone & sign locations

  19. Will your event be held at a Frederick Recreation Area Picnic Pavilion, Bulrush Wetland Park, Centennial Park, or Crist Park?*
  20. Will your event be held on Town of Frederick property?*

    If yes, a Trash & Sanitation Plan is required. The Town of Frederick Public Works Department reserves the right to specify the need for, and number of, waste receptacles and restrooms for each event.

  21. Will you be managing your own trash removal, or have you contracted with a company for trash removal for your event?
  22. Will alcohol be sold or served at this event?*

    If yes, please contact the Town Clerk's Office at 720-382-5500 for a Special Event Liquor Permit, which is required by the State of Colorado for the sale and/or service of alcohol.

  23. Will your event have one or more bounce houses to be used on Town property?*

  24. I agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless the Town of Frederick, Colorado and the TOWN's officers, employees, and agents, from and against all liability, claims, or demands due to the property damage or personal injury to myself or another, including attorney's fees and court costs, whether resulting from the negligence of the TOWN, its officers, employees, agents, or volunteers, or from some other cause, which arise out of or are in any manner connected with my operation of an inflatable or which are in any manner connected with TOWN's enforcement of this agreement. I further agree to investigate, handle, respond to, and to provide defense for and defend against or at the TOWN's option to pay the attorney's fees for defense counsel of the TOWN's choice for any such liability, claims or demands. Nothing in this agreement shall be construed as a waiver by TOWN of any rights, immunities, privileges, monetary limitations to judgments, or defenses provided TOWN by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, C.R.S. 24-10-101 et seq., as from time to time amended, or otherwise available to the municipality, its officers, agents, volunteers, or employees.

  25. Will your event have any tents that are 400 sq/ft or larger?*
  26. Notification of Event to Affected Parties

    Special event hosts are required to provide notification to affected residential or business properties in order to mitigate issues, minimize impacts, and ensure affected neighbors and business partners are aware of the event activity. If you are hosting a public event, or if your event involves disruption to Town residents or local businesses (i.e., noise, loud music, crowds, parking or traffic disruptions), please provide written notification (i.e., letters, flyers, etc.) to those affected by your event at least two weeks (14 days) prior to your event. If the required notification does not take place, the Town reserves the right to revoke or cancel the Special Event Permit.

  27. Certification by Applicant

    I certify that the information and exhibits I have submitted are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. In filing this application, I am acting with the knowledge and consent of the property owners. I understand that all materials and fees required by the Town of Frederick must be submitted upon approval of this application before the permit can be issued.

  28. Leave This Blank:

  29. This field is not part of the form submission.