SPECIAL EVENTS

The City of Cincinnati recommends that event sponsors initiate the formal postponement or cancellation of events in alignment with the State of Ohio's current stay-at-home order due to COVID-19.

If you have questions about canceling your event, please reach out to Cincinnati Police Special Events Unit at 513-352-5434, 513-352-5426 or cpdspecialevents@cincinnati-oh.gov, or Cincinnati Park Board's Special Events Unit at 513-352-6180.

Additional information about physical distancing recommendations and details about the current status of COVID-19 are available at cincinnati-oh.gov/covid19


Bussines Permits

SPECIAL EVENTS PERMITS

Obtain permits to host concerts, 
carnivals, races and more.

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How To

The portal was designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, watch a walk through here to see a demo of using the portal or read through steps for completion.
 

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Departments & Regulations

The Special Events process can involve several departments and outside agencies, each with their own set of rules and regulations.
 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about how to plan your event? Please review our frequently asked questions here.
 

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