Application For Downtown Special Event Permit

🔴 THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL AND SUBMITTED TO THE MAYOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT.

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    GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION

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    SPONSORING ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

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    ORGANIZER/COORDINATOR INFORMATION

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    EVENT OVERVIEW

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    REQUEST FOR RIGHT OF WAY CLOSURE

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      NOTE: 🔴 All requests to close public rights-of-way must be approved by the City Council. Please allow at least 30 days for this procedure.

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      NOTE: 🔴 PORTA-POTTIES ARE NOT PROVIDED BY THE CITY, BUT MAY BE REQURED, AND MUST BE SECURED AT YOUR OWN COST.

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        INSURANCE INFORMATION

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          Proof of liability insurance must be provided when an event is held on City property that includes any of the following: (i) athletic events, including, but not limited to free-throw contests, 3-on-3 contests, walkathons, 5K or similar runs/walks; (ii) any activity with firearms; (iii) fireworks; (iv) motorized vehicles of any size; (v) events with or expected to have more than 1,000 people in attendance; (vi) events lasting more than 72 hours; (vii) inflatable devices (i.e. bouncy houses); (viii) any event with animals; and (ix) any event that will include the sale of alcoholic beverages either on a per-drink basis or included in the cost of admission. Any event that includes the sale of alcoholic beverages, either on a per-drink basis or included in the cost of admission will require host liquor liability coverage in addition to the liability insurance.

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            The City of Canton’s officials, employees, agents, and volunteers should be named as an additional insured on a liability policy with a minimum of $1,000,000 per event in coverage.

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              Proof of liability insurance may be required by the City in other circumstances where the size of the event or nature of the activity warrants coverage.

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              CERTIFICATION

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                I hereby certify that the statements made in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and that I am authorized to execute this application. Intentional omission or falsification of information is sufficient grounds for denial of the application and subsequent revocation of the permit. I agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and its respective officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers from any and all losses, claims, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs resulting from the conduct of the applicant, user or sponsor and their employees or agents with regard to the event applied for.

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                  I understand that acceptance of this request should in no way be constructed as a final approval/confirmation of this event.

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