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 Special Events:  State Street and Capitol Square Area


Special Locations for State Street Area
In order for you to get the correct permit for your event, you will need to pay special attention the exact location of your event and the governing agency.  The locations and governing agency that is responsible for that section of the State Street area are listed below.

1. Library Mall - Any event happening on the Library Mall, which is the grassy areas around the fountain between Memorial Library and the State Historical Society, must be coordinated with the UW's University Central Reservations at (608) 262-2511.  The Library Mall is only available for UW sponsored groups or departments.  Click here for more information about the Library Mall.

2. 700/800 State Street & Podium (NOT AVAILABLE AUGUST 1 - NOVEMBER 1, 2008 DUE TO CONSTRUCTION)- The concrete/pedestrian mall area between Lake Street and Park Street, including the podium.  There are two ways to use this area:  1. Amplification Permit This is the easiest and most popular way - but has strict time constraints.  This is primarily for music performers or rallies.  Festivals and other larger events must apply for the Street Use Permit.   2. Street Use Permit. (Minimum of 30 day advance)  Questions may be directed to (608) 261-4281.

3. 30 on the Square - This performance area is on the top of State Street/100 block of State Street.  1. Amplification Permit This is the easiest and most popular way - but has strict time constraints.  This is primarily for music performers or rallies.  Festivals and other larger events must apply for the Street Use Permit.  2. Street Use Permit. (Minimum of 30 day advance)  Questions may be directed to (608) 266-6033.

4. Peace Park - Lisa Link Peace Park is a City of Madison Park.  Any events or event components that take place in Peace Park must complete a Madison Parks Special Event Application.  Questions may be directed to (608) 266-6033.  

5. Capitol Square/Capitol Grounds - The area from the Capitol Building, surrounding grounds, and the legislative parking lane are all State of Wisconsin property.  To have an event that is on or impacts any of these areas, you will need to call Capitol Police at 266-7840 or 267-9343.

Capitol Square - To have an event on the other side of the street from the Capitol Grounds, a Street Use Permit is required.  Events held on this side of the Capitol Square have several special conditions that are listed in the Street Use Permit Instructions Packet.  Please read thoroughly.   Questions may be directed to (608) 266-6033.