Special Events

Host Your Event In the Burlington

Special Events in the City of Burlington bring people together and enrich the lives of our community members. 
This page is meant to help guide event organizers through the planning process and obtain the required permits, reservations and documents that might be required by the City.

You must submit your Permit Application at least 60 DAYS IN ADVANCE of the start date of your event.  

A Permit Application must be submitted to the City of Burlington if any of the following apply to your event:

1. The event will be held on City public streets, sidewalks, walkways, trails or on other City-owned property.
2. The event interferes with normal vehicular or pedestrian traffic and/or requires the use of City services.
3. The event is on private property, but cannot be self-contained (i.e. parking spills over onto City-owned property) and/or requires the use of City services, and/or closure of City streets.

Here are a few specific examples of activities that require a permit: 

- Bike Races
- Walk-a-thons
- Block Parties
- Carnivals
- Fun Runs
- Group Marches
- Parades and Processions
- Relay Races
- Street Vendor Sales


Special Events that include a City Park: 

Burlington Parks & Recreation
900 E. Fairhaven Avenue
Burlington, WA 98233
360.755.9649
bparks@burlingtonwa.gov



Special Events that DO NOT include a City Park: 

Burlington Community Development 
833 S. Spruce Street
Burlington, WA 98233
360.755.9717
Email

Forms: 

Special Event Guidelines (PDF)
Special Event Permit Application (PDF)
Vendor Permit Application - (Food, Merchandise or Service)


You can also Apply for a Co-Sponsorship Grant with the City of Burlington. Additional information provided below: 

Apply for a Co-Sponsorship Grant