Special Events Applications

SPONSOR RESPONSIBILITIES

All of the departmental permit applications needed for hosting an event in the City of Buffalo are available in PDF format below. Permit applications for the Erie County Department of Health are included for your convenience.

Submit the following to the Special Events office:

• Special Events Application
• Event Requirements Form
• Map or diagram of the location of the event
• Any outstanding evaluations or accounting from previous year’s event if applicable
• Copy of current year project budget
• Copy of Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Buffalo as additional insured at the above address if utilizing a City owned venue
• Copy of event security contract
• Application Fee of $200. Payable to the City of Buffalo

Additional Permit and License Information:

• This packet includes the all of the potential departmental permits needed for hosting an event in the City of Buffalo. All City and County permits are included for your convenience
• Sponsor is responsible for obtaining, completing and submitting all additional permits or licenses that may be required for a particular event
• It is the responsibility of the event organizer to provide the City of Buffalo permit office (room 301) with a list of approved vendors at least 30 days in advance. It is also the responsibility of the event producer to make sure all vendors have applied for the required temporary stand and Erie County Health Department permits.

ALL SPECIAL EVENT FORMS

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• Post an Event on the City of Buffalo Website Calendar
• 2013 Fee Schedule
• 2013 Special Events Application
• 2013 Special Events Garbage/ Recycling Tote Request Form
• Amusement License Application
• Erie County Department of Health
• Do Not Stand Sign Application
• Erie Canal Harbor/Canalside Application and Permit
• Lafayette Square Application and Permit
• City Hall Application and Permit
• Niagara Square Application and Permit
• Parade Motorcade Permit
• Park Use Request
• Sponsor Post Event Accounting
• State of New York Department of Health Application Reminder
• Temporary Stand and/or Exhibitor License Application
• Temporary Street Closing Permit
• Tent & Propane Permit Application