Update: For all questions related to a block party permit application or for a block party trailer reservation, please visit Neighborhood Services website https://www.fcgov.com/neighborhoodservices/ or contact Neighborhood Services at NSPrograms@fcgov.com or call Neighborhood Services front desk at 970.224.6046.
COVID: The Special Events team will continue to re-evaluate guidelines based on current recommendations. We will work closely with the City’s Emergency Preparedness and Security Office, and the City Manager’s Office, to make coordinated decisions and provide updates as soon as possible.
For the most current information, visit:
City of Fort Collins Coronavirus (COVID-19) Informational Page
Larimer County Health Department
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Centers for Disease Control (which includes a section providing Interim Guidance for Event Planners)
Organizing a Special Event?#
Fort Collins is a vibrant, active community and one of the most exciting places to live in the country! Our residents enjoy outdoor events, festivals and concerts all year long in our beautiful parks, neighborhood streets, and in our thriving downtown. Special events provide more than fun, they create opportunities for our community to connect, to celebrate our diverse heritage, and to express our creative energy.
The Special Event staff is here to help guide event producers through the permitting requirements and regulations to be considered when planning a special event in Fort Collins. We act as a liaison to the various City departments involved in making sure all events are held safely and responsibly. We also serve as a resource for the community, providing information about the many festivals, outdoor concerts, runs, walks and parades held in the City each year.
If you would like to produce a special event in Fort Collins, please start by taking a look at the Event Planning Guide and the Frequently Asked Questions pages. If you have questions, or if you want to start the Special Event Permit application process, please contact us. We're ready to help!
What is a Special Event?
Block party? Parade? Funeral? What exactly is and isn't considered a Special Event?
Planning Guide
Learn what documents, agencies, or departments require approval of your event
FAQs
Get answers to your questions or concerns
Event Calendar
See what special events are being planned or have been approved
Permit Application
Submit and review your Special Event Permit application
Deadline Details
Learn about the timelines for different permit requests
Demonstration Request Requirements
Any individual or advocacy group desiring to conduct a demonstration or other free speech activity in the City, including on private property where the activity impacts a public right-of-way or adjacent public property use, shall file this Demonstration Reservation Request.