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 SPECIAL EVENTS in the City of Madison

Go to:  Frequently Asked Questions  |  Special Event Check List  |  Special Event Packets | Documentos en Espaņol

Madison is a city that loves to celebrate.  The City of Madison Parks Division is proud to host over 250 special events a year.  Whether the event is a small neighborhood festival, charity run/walk, large sporting event or concert, Madison Parks and the State Street area are popular venues for special events.  

Special Event Packets
Click on the appropriate location for your event.

IN A CITY PARK  ||  ON STATE STREET  ||  ON THE CAPITOL SQUARE

ON ANY MADISON STREET  ||  NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY
 
(excludes State Street)                   (excludes State Street)

 

What is a Special Event?
A Special Event includes any of the following:
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An event in a city park or street that will have more than 300 attendees. 
4An event that includes the sale of merchandise, food, beverages, etc.
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A fund-raiser   4Walk/Run Event    4Concert    4Festival   4Athletic Tournament  4Parade 4An event that uses a public facility to realize financial gain  4An Event scheduled for a full-day or multiple days.

Special Events require additional planning because these events will impact the park, residents and merchants.  Therefore it is vital, as the Event Organizer, you have planned a safe event and have secured all of the appropriate permits and approvals BEFORE proceeding with any advertising/marketing of your event.

Special Event Frequently Asked Questions
Special Event FAQ
- click here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions about Special Events on State Street and in City Parks.

 

Special Event Checklist
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Research the DATE of your proposed event.
4Decide on the LOCATION and check its AVAILABILITY.
4Create a basic EVENT PLAN.
4Research all required PERMITS necessary for your proposed event.
4Review all costs and ESTABLISH A BUDGET for your event.
4Create a NOTIFICATION PLAN of the impacted residents, merchants and alders.
4Complete the appropriate Special Event Packet APPLICATION.

Documentos en Espaņol.   Estos Documentos son de formato (.pdf)

 


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