Public Events

Applications for block parties must be submitted at least 7 days prior to the desired date of the event. Additionally, applications for an event utilizing City-owned property must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the desired date of the event.  

If you are requesting to block roads, use a city space, or host a neighborhood block party, the form below must be completed in full.

• Public Event Request (PDF), Public Event Application (online)

If you are hosting a neighborhood block party with road closures, the petition below must be signed by all neighbors affected by the road closures.

• Neighborhood Block Party (PDF)

If you would like to hang a banner over the 1000 block of Market Ave. N. or the Market Ave. Skywalk, the form below must be completed and returned.

• Aerial Banner Request (PDF) | Aerial Banner Request (Online)

If sound amplification equipment is going to be used during an event, a Sound Variance form must be completed and returned. To obtain this form, please call the License Bureau at (330) 489-3268.

The appropriate form(s) above should be printed out, filled in, and returned to the Mayor's office (City Hall, 8th Floor). Please note that events will not be approved until all paperwork has been returned.

Feel free to view the current list of Public Events!