City of Las Vegas Special Event Permit Application

City of Las Vegas Event Location

Applicant Information

Please fill out your contact information below.

Applicant Name*
If Applicable
Including area code
Check the box that best describes the group/organization/individual
Address*
Is the applicant the primary contact during the event?*
Contact during event*
Are you applying on behalf of a business?*
Owner or Principal Officer*
Business physical address*

Event Information

If Promoted Online

If 2,500 or more persons are projected to be in attendance at the same time, a Medical Plan is required to be submitted and approved by Southern Nevada Health District and the Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Department. For more information, please contact Fire Prevention at (702)-229-0366.

Are you a Professional Promoter or will you be using a professional promoter for your event?*
A Professional Promoter is defined as a person who is compensated to (or attempt to) plan, promote, conduct, manage or carry on any drive, campaign, or event.
Professional Promoter Name*

Event Location

Event Address

Event Dates and Times

Setup needed?*
Event setup date*
Event setup time*
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Teardown needed?*
Event tear down date*
Event tear down time*
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Day 1

Event Date*
Event start time*
:  
Event End Time*
:  
Participants are defined as event staff, volunteers, vendors and others participating in day of event operations.
Attendees are defined as those attending your event. For events that attract spectators, such as parades and races, please also include spectators in your attendee numbers.

Day 2

Event Date*
Event start time*
:  
Event End Time*
:  
Participants are defined as event staff, volunteers, vendors and others participating in day of event operations.
Attendees are defined as those attending your event. For events that attract spectators, such as parades and races, please also include spectators in your attendee numbers.

Day 3

Event Date*
Event start time*
:  
Event End Time*
:  
Participants are defined as event staff, volunteers, vendors and others participating in day of event operations.
Attendees are defined as those attending your event. For events that attract spectators, such as parades and races, please also include spectators in your attendee numbers.

Day 4

Event Date*
Event start time*
:  
Event End Time*
:  
Participants are defined as event staff, volunteers, vendors and others participating in day of event operations.
Attendees are defined as those attending your event. For events that attract spectators, such as parades and races, please also include spectators in your attendee numbers.

Day 5

Event Date*
Event start time*
:  
Event End Time*
:  
Participants are defined as event staff, volunteers, vendors and others participating in day of event operations.
Attendees are defined as those attending your event. For events that attract spectators, such as parades and races, please also include spectators in your attendee numbers.

Day 6

Event Date*
Event start time*
:  
Event End Time*
:  
Participants are defined as event staff, volunteers, vendors and others participating in day of event operations.
Attendees are defined as those attending your event. For events that attract spectators, such as parades and races, please also include spectators in your attendee numbers.

Event Dates and Times Continued

Vendors and Exhibitors

Vendors are individuals selling or offering to sell goods or services. Exhibitors are individuals who advertise goods or services, but do not perform sales.

Will the event have any vendors, exhibitors , or food trucks?*
Will there be food sales or distribution?*
Will food be cooked in the area?*
Food cooking method*
Food cooking location*
Upload a spreadsheet that contains the business name, contact information, and items for sale/services provided for each vendor, food truck/trailer, and exhibitor.
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I acknowledge that any vendor providing sales/service under the following categories must hold the appropriate license: Alcohol, Astrology, Auctions and Auctioneers, Cannabis, Electronic Security Systems, Escort Bureaus, Gaming, Hypnotism, Locksmiths, Martial Arts Instruction, Massage, Outcall Entertainment, Pawnbrokers and Auto Pawn, Psychic Arts, Reflexology, Secondhand Sale and Smoke Shop/Lounge.

I acknowledge that Organizers or promoters of one-time events, tradeshows, or conventions in which a sale is conducted are liable for sales tax to be collected by their exhibitors or vendors. The promoter or organizer must obtain a One Time Sales Tax Permit with the Nevada Department of Taxation. More information can be found at: http://www.tax.state.nv.us/.

Additional permits may be required from the Southern Nevada Health District. More information can be found at https://www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/permits-regulations/.

Alcohol

Will alcohol be served or sold at the event?*
Which of the following methods of age verification will you be using to prevent minors from having access to any alcohol?*
Will you be using a city-licensed alcohol beverage caterer, or applying for a Special Event Alcohol Permit?*
Alcohol may be served at an event if a city-licensed alcohol beverage caterer is used, or if the event applicant applies for a Special Event Alcohol Permit at least 20 days prior to the scheduled event and then is approved for that permit.
Company Contact Name*
Is your event at least 20 days from today’s date?*

Your application is not eligible for a Special Event Alcohol Permit. Please select the city-licensed alcohol beverage caterer option, or remove alcohol from your special event application.

Responsible person (This person will be on-site during the event to monitor the distribution of alcohol.)*
Include area code
Work Card expiration date*
Alcohol Awareness Card expiration date*
Health Card expiration date
I understand that all alcohol-related staff (bartenders, supervisors, managers, and security) must have a work card (also called a Sheriff’s Card) and this card must be on their person during the event.*
Is your event fully fenced in or on private property? *

All alcoholic beverages must be dispensed in plastic cups and patrons must be provided with event wristbands when purchasing.  No metal or glass containers or any containers in their original manufacturer's packaging.  Alcohol must be contained within the approved event format.

When requesting a special event with alcohol, the permit holder acknowledges the following conditions of approval: Under Nevada State Law, all alcoholic beverages served or sold at this event must be obtained from a Nevada approved and City licensed alcohol wholesaler. If you provide or allow service of alcohol to persons under the age of 21 years of age in your presence, you may be liable for any property damage or bodily injury that occurs as a result; in addition, you could face criminal charges.

Traffic and Pedestrian Right-of-Way

Will the event impact the right-of-way for vehicles or require any street/lane/alley closures?*
Will the event impact the right-of-way for pedestrians?*
I acknowledge that I will need to submit a Traffic Control Plan at least 30 days prior to the event.*
Contact trafficcontrolplan@lasvegasnevada.gov for questions.
For any event held on public property or in a public right-of-way, an Indemnification Hold Harmless Agreement is required to be submitted. The agreement is as follows: The minimum insurance requirements specified in Title 12, Chapter 12.02 of the City of Las Vegas Municipal Code do not relieve the permittee of responsibility or limit the amount of liability to the City, and the permittee is encouraged to purchase such additional insurance as it deems necessary. Regardless of the coverage provided by any insurance, permittee shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless, the City from any and all claims, demands, actions, attorney's fees, costs and expenses based upon or arising out of any negligence of the permittee or its associates, employees, subcontractors and other agents while performing activities within the scope of the permit. Permittee further agrees that to the extent any losses or damage to public property caused by any negligence of the permittee or associates, employees, subcontractors and other agents while performing activities within the scope of the permit which is not covered by insurance, such property will be repaired or replaced at the sole cost and expense of permittee. This shall be done to the satisfaction of City within 10 working days after special event activities have ceased.*
Signer's Name*

Temporary Structures

Will there be any tents or canopies used during the event?*
Any tent over 400 sq. ft. requires a permit from Las Vegas Fire and Rescue. Tents without sides can be up to 700 sq. ft., as long as there are 12 feet between each tent. If your tents are over 400 sq. ft. then Las Vegas Fire and Rescue will contact you with more information about this permit process.
Will any temporary fencing be used during the event?*
Temporary fencing must be clearly marked on your site plan, including how many exits exists and what size they are.
Will there be any temporary stages or platforms used during the event?*
If yes, then Las Vegas Fire and Rescue will contact you for more information about your stages/platforms.
Will there be use of bleachers?*
Any other structures not listed?*

Temporary Commercial Signs

Temporary commercial signs are signs that advertise the event. Events that use temporary commercial signs will be charged a $100 fee (total, not per sign). Will your event be using any temporary commercial signs?*
All temporary commercial signs must be located on-site. General directional signs, such as those that indicates entrances or traffic directions, are not commercial signs.

Temporary Electrical

Regarding generators for special events, if there is a cord and plug connection between the generator and the equipment being energized the size of the generator does not matter and a permit is not required. If a spider box is used between the generator and the equipment being energized than we no longer have a cord and plug installation and the addition of a spider box would be considered power distribution and a permit is required. The spider box is connected to the generator and extension cords are then plugged into the spider box, this is the power distribution.

Will there be any temporary generators?*
Will there be any spider boxes?*
Will there be any temporary lighting?*

Safety and Security

Will there be an information booth, command post or first aid station?*
Do not write “See Site Plan”
Will Las Vegas Metropolitan Police be used?*
Will City of Las Vegas Marshals be used?*
Will a private security company be used?*
Include area code
Will medical transport be used?*
Will any attendees or participants be “camping out” or staying on the premises overnight?*

Event Logistics Information

Will this event be entirely indoors?*
Will attendees gather prior to the event?*
Will you be renting any meter spaces for your event?*
If yes, you must indicate the metered spaces on your Traffic Control Plan.
Do you plan to rent any public parking lots for this event?*
Parking Services will follow up for additional information.
Will you be using any commercial loading zones during the event?*

You must complete a parking variance request before your event can be approved.

Entertainment

Will there be any live entertainment at your event? *
Will there be music at your event?*

Fireworks and Pyrotechnics

Will your event have any fireworks, pyrotechnics, fire performers, or flame effects?*
Las Vegas Fire and Rescue will be contacting them to gather additional information for the approval of your Special Event Permit.

Sanitation and Cleanup

Will there be any additional trash cans?*
Will there be any additional roll-off dumpsters? *
Will portable restrooms be used?*
At least 10% of total must be ADA compliant at each location.
At least 10% of total must be ADA compliant at each location.
Local and State regulations prohibit the discharge of wash water, cleaning water, trash and debris to the storm drain system. After reviewing your application, city of Las Vegas staff may require you to submit a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan with your application.*

Site Plan

A detailed map of your event must be provided in order to be approved for a Special Event Permit. Event maps should be standard paper size (8.5” x 11”). You may use multiple pages if needed. Click here for an example site plan.

Please check all items that your event will include:
I affirm that the location of every item checked above is clearly marked on my site plan.*
Upload Site Plan*
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Insurance

  • I acknowledge that I will be required to provide proof of insurance which meets the city’s minimum requirements at least 10 days prior to the event start date.
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