Organized Event

What Is an Organized Event?

An organized event is a prearranged activity or festivity which may attract more than 50 people at any one time that has the potential to create property damage, injury, public disturbances, traffic, police activity, trash or other adverse effects to the community.

Permit Requirements

A Temporary Event and Use Permit (TEU) is required for an organized event that takes place in a location, street, field, venue or space that was not constructed for such a use. See the table below for examples.

A multi-day event need only apply for one TEU. In such cases, ensure the specific dates are noted.

If you are unsure if your event requires a TEU, please contact the city at 303-227-8777. Apply for a TEU permit using eTRAKiT and upload the required documents as listed below in electronic format (PDF). A fee is required to paid prior to permit issuance. Please apply for your TEU at least 30 days prior to the event. Learn more about the permit process.

An organized event permit is required:

  • Public concert
  • Parade
  • Community event
  • Circus
  • Festival
  • Grand opening
  • Fair
  • Block party
  • Outdoor sale
  • Flea market
  • Carnival

An organized event permit is not required:

  • Sporting events at fields, courses, or venues intended for the specific sport*
  • Events at a rented park shelter*
  • Weddings at reception halls
  • Funerals at cemeteries or funeral homes
  • Events in private residences
  • Events in common areas of multi-family buildings

*A permit is required if the event will have amplified music, an erected stage, a tent or air-supported temporary membrane over 400sf, a trailer mounted generator, the event takes place before 8:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m. or will have food trucks.

Minimum Submission Documents

  • A site plan of the event's location identifying the following at a minimum, when applicable.
    • Adjacent streets and buildings
    • North arrow
    • Location of existing structures
    • Location of proposed temporary structures, tents, canopies
    • Fencing with type and height identified
    • Restroom facilities or portable toilets
    • Source of electricity; if a generator, identify kilowatt rating
    • Stages, gantries, grandstand or related structures
    • Type of parking surface
    • Number of parking spaces provided
    • Parking areas and driveway entrances
    • Sound system and lighting
    • Location and size of signs or banners
    • Trash containers or dumpsters
    • Booths or exhibit areas
    • Vehicles or trailers used in the event
  • Drawings, manufacturer's literature and other professionally-prepared documentation related to stages, gantries, tents, canopies, grandstands, etc.
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