Guidelines for Producing a Special Event

Neighborhood organizations in all cities host special events such as outdoor festivals, street fairs or carnivals. And this requires working with and receiving permission from government agencies.

Experienced with organizing about 350 special events throughout Chicago, The Mayor's Office of Special Events has created its Special Events Resource Guide and Special Events Permit Package, which includes practical ideas that other towns and cities may wish to incorporate.

Some highlights:

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In Chicago, municipal code requires organizations to submit a formal application that agrees to the following:
No fee may be charged for admission (set a donation amount).
Food vendors must be licensed and possess certification.
Liquor vendors must be licensed (beer and wine only).
Merchandise vendors must be licensed.
Chicago Transit Authority must be notified.

Thanks to http://eventplanning.about.com/od/communityfestivals/tp/public_event_guidelines.htm for the above information.

Laura Lawrence
http://www.creative-event-planning.com/

Michigan Creative Event Planning Services