SPECIAL EVENT INFORMATION: Any public event, ceremony, demonstration, exhibition, march, pageant, parade, procession, race, show or other similar display which interferes with the usual flow or regulation of traffic upon the streets, sidewalks, or rights-of-way, or the usual use of parks or other public grounds. Exceptions: this permit shall not apply to funeral processions or to neighborhood block parties.

Note: Launching streamers, food products, t-shirts or any other object into the air or at any target by any means is strictly prohibited.

EVENT CANCELLATION: The City Administrator or Fire Department Battalion Chief may cancel a special event, regardless of whether a permit has been issued or not, with or without prior notice, due to any significant change in conditions which would or may adversely affect the public health or safety of the community, or for any condition which places facilities, grounds or other natural resources at risk of damage or destruction if the event were allowed to take place. All fees paid prior to cancellation will be refunded to the permit applicant.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Submit this completed application NOT LESS THAN 60 DAYS before the proposed date of the event.

Application fee amount will be determined after review. Cost will be dependent on the type of event and the level of exposure to spectators.

Do NOT use paint to mark sidewalks or streets. Sidewalk chalk or spray chalk is acceptable.

Parks Department

If your event will be held in a City Park, you must reserve your facility, obtain a rental contract, and pay appropriate fees.  Call the Parks Department at 920-339-4065.

Public Works Department

If your event will be held on public streets, and/or will require street closures, the Department of Public Works will need to review your request to ensure that all safety measures are met and the street closure(s) will not adversely affect traffic flow. Call the Public Works Department at 920-339-4060 to arrange for authorization.

If your proposed road closure will block access for local residents and/or businesses, you must notify affected properties via postcard or door hangers.  You can use the City's DIME map to find the addresses for the properties you need to notify: https://depere.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=203d2a7fc9ef43f3b293888fff43cd97

You must notify affected properties at least one week in advance.

Call the Public Works Department at 920-339-4060 to reserve and obtain barricades.

Call the Public Works Department at 920-339-4060 to arrange for the use of polycarts.

*If your event is held on City-owned property, you will be required to follow state recycling regulations.  Visit this link for information: https://dnr.wi.gov/files/PDF/pubs/wa/WA1537.pdf

Call the Public Works Department at 920-339-4060 to arrange for these services.  

Police Department

To ensure public safety for your event, the City reserves the right to require that you maintain minimum levels of Police/Security services throughout the duration of the event.  Call the Police Department at 920-339-4078 to determine and arrange for your event's security/traffic control needs.

Fire Department

If you will have any of these items at your event, call the Fire Department at 920-339-2467. 

To ensure public safety for your event, the City reserves the right to require that you maintain minimum levels of Fire/EMS services depending on the size and hazard level of your event; call the Fire Department at 920-339-2467 to determine your needs.  

Building Inspection

Call Building Inspection at 920-339-4053 to obtain a tent permit.

Call Building Inspection at 920-339-4053 to obtain an electrical permit.

Clerk's Office

Call the Clerk's Office at 920-339-4050 to obtain a temporary beer and/or wine license.  You must follow all regulations regarding the purchase and serving of alcohol beverages for your event.

You must also have your insurance company include proof of liquor liability coverage on your certificate of insurance.

Health Department

Call the Health Department at 920-339-4054.  They will provide you with any rules and regulations you must follow, and determine whether you must obtain a food license.

Use this link to find information about the City's noise regulations: https://library.municode.com/wi/de_pere/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIMUCO_CH146NOOR 

The City asks that you make an effort to direct/position speakers away from neighboring residences.

You are required to provide proof of general liability insurance in the amounts listed below before your event can be approved:

Low and Medium Hazard events: $1,000,000 per occurrence
High and Special Hazard events: $2,000,000 per occurrence
Please note that higher insurance limits may be required for particular High and Special Hazard events as determined necessary by the City Attorney.

Liquor Liability:

• If the event holder is selling alcoholic beverages, then Liquor Liability with a limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence must be carried.

Additional Provisions:

• The City of De Pere must be listed as an additional insured for the purposes of the event.
• The Additional Insured Policy Endorsement must accompany your Certificate of Insurance (COI) - this is a separate document from the COI.

The application fee for a special event permit is as follows:

The application fee is waived for charitable organizations which hold IRS section 501(c) status.

City staff will determine the hazard rating of your event and notify you of your application fee amount due.

Fees for park facilities, permits, and other City services (Fire/EMS, Public Works, Police, etc.), if applicable, are in addition to the special event application fee and will be invoiced separately.

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING.  The undersigned states that each of the above questions has been truthfully answered to the best of my knowledge.  I understand that any activity engaged in is limited to the time, date, location and inventory representations made on this application and by the provisions of Chapter 106 De Pere Municipal Code.  I hereby designate the City Clerk for the City of De Pere as my agent for the purposes of accepting service in any civil action arising out of or in conjunction with the use of this Permit.

Permit holder shall indemnify, save and hold harmless the City of De Pere and all of its officers, employees and agents, from any and all personal injury or property damage that may occur to any party as the result of the event permitted.  This provision is intended to indemnify and hold harmless the City of De Pere to the fullest extent permitted by law and includes the payment of reasonable attorney's fees for the City's defense of any claims brought which can fairly be said to be related to the intent and purpose of this hold harmless agreement.  To secure such hold harmless agreement, permit holder shall maintain a general liability insurance policy on its event and operations as required by this application. Sec. 106-6(a)(4)D De Pere Municipal Code.