Des Moines, WA · King County
Special Event Application
The Special Event Application is for organizers seeking city approval to hold an event in Des Moines, including events using public streets, parks, or city facilities.
What this form is
Event organizers use this application to request a Des Moines special event permit and provide details about the event, location, schedule, attendance, services, and potential impacts. The city asks applicants to submit it at least 90 days before the event; late applications may be denied or subject to additional review fees. The application also asks about insurance, vendors, food, alcohol, sound, waste, street use, and requested city services.
Who needs it
Organizers planning a special event in Des Moines should complete this application to request a city permit and describe the event and its needs.
How to submit it
Return the completed, signed application to the City Clerk, City of Des Moines, 21630 11th Avenue S, Suite A, Des Moines, WA 98198, or [email protected]. The form asks applicants to submit it at least 90 days before the event.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and the form does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Special Event Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the event, applicant, location, schedule, attendance, and other requested details, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Attach additional sheets as needed and include the maps and other supporting materials requested for your event.
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Submit To The City Clerk
Send the signed application to the City Clerk at the mailing address or email shown on the form, at least 90 days before the event.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Event Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; the form does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Special Event Application?
- Return the completed, signed application to the City Clerk by mail at the address on the form or by email to [email protected].
- When should I submit the application?
- The form says to submit the completed, signed application at least 90 days before the first day of the event, unless authorized by the City Manager.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for event details, organizer contacts, attendance, locations, services, vendors, food, alcohol, sound, waste, street use, insurance, and requested city services.
Need something notarized?
This Special Event Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Des Moines form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.