Escalon, CA · San Joaquin County
Special Event Application
Escalon residents, businesses, and organizations use this application to request a permit for an event that temporarily limits access to or closes public streets or property.
What this form is
The City of Escalon requires a Special Event Permit when a resident or business wants to temporarily limit access to or close a public street or property for an event. The application asks about the applicant, organization, event, food and alcohol service, activities, equipment, sanitation, security, medical response, and traffic control. Depending on the event, include insurance, a site map, a timeline, notifications, and the signed indemnity agreement.
Who needs it
Residents, businesses, and organizations planning an event that temporarily limits access to or closes a public street or property in Escalon need this application.
How to submit it
Submit documents in person to Escalon City Hall, 2060 McHenry Ave, Escalon, CA 95320, or electronically to [email protected]. The form lists a $93 fee, updated 2025, due with each application.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application and signs the attached indemnity agreement.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Special Event Application and review the submittal requirements.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the applicant, organization, event, service, activity, safety, and traffic-control information that applies.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include applicable insurance, timeline, site map, notifications, and the signed indemnity agreement.
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Submit to the City
Submit in person to Escalon City Hall or electronically to [email protected], and pay applicable fees.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Event Application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application and signs the attached indemnity agreement.
- How do I submit the Special Event Application?
- Submit the application and required documents in person to Escalon City Hall or electronically to [email protected].
- What documents may be required with the application?
- Depending on the event, the submittal may include insurance, a timeline, a site map and parade route, notifications, and the City’s Defense, Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement.
- When should I submit the application?
- The document says applications must be received at City Hall no less than one month before the event date.