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Events held on waterways require additional planning, resources, and approval. Please refer to the City’s Parks and Recreation Department for the Special Events Policies and Procedures. A comprehensive water safety operations plan must be provided which typically includes Lake Patrol, EMS, and PARD review. Water entry events are required to provide open water certified life guards and hire Lake Patrol for water safety.

  • Event Planning Guide Overview
  • Special Event FAQs
  • Special Event Permitting Process
  • Special Event Application
  • ADA Compliance
  • Alcohol
  • Drone Displays
  • Emissions Management Plan
  • Event Planning Fees
  • Fire Safety
  • Food Service
  • Free Speech Events & Activity
  • Insurance
  • Lighting Installations
  • Medical Staffing
  • Mobility Options
  • Special Event Notifications
  • Non-Discrimination
  • Outdoor Amplified Sound
  • Park Use
  • Parking
  • Police & Event Security
  • Public Health and Sanitation
  • Signage/Projections/Banners
  • Special Events Site Plans
  • Right of Way Use/Closure
  • Temporary Change of Use
  • Tents
  • Vendors
  • Waste Management, Reduction, & Diversion
  • Waterways
  • Water Services
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