Chandler is home to many events throughout the year from festivals to parades to runs and everything in between. The Special Events Office has worked hard to streamline the event permitting process while continuing to provide vital services that help make your event safe and successful. Should your organization want to host a festival or special event in the City of Chandler, the information below will assist you in your journey.
Handbook Application for Permit
Key Information
- Applications may be submitted up to twelve (12) months from the proposed event date.
- Dates/locations of proposed events are only held once a completed application is received.
- Recommended timeframes to submit applications:
- First-time events: minimum of 4-6 months in advance
- Recurring events: minimum of 3-5 months in advance
Any event that reflects one of the following criteria:
- Held in a public venue/property
- Uses outdoor public spaces
- Will affect private and/or public property or right-of-way
- Inviting public participation/patronage (with or without charge)
- Event or function on public park property
- Extension of premises when the additional area is public property
- Examples of events that require an application:
- athletic/racing event
- bike or Chandler Skate Park event
- parade, march or procession
- static event
- concerts, rallies, exhibition, pageant, fair or rodeo
- street festival & farmers market
- circus or carnival
- Check for facility/location availability by calling the Special Events Office at 480-782-2665.
- If a facility/location is available, complete the application.
- Submit your completed application and non-refundable application fee to the City of Chandler Special Events Sr. Program Manager.
- Application fees must accompany the completed application at the time of submission.
- Applications may be mailed or dropped off at the Chandler City Hall between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding official City of Chandler holidays.
- Applications may be emailed to Hermelinda Llamas and the application fee will be paid by phone once received.
- Once the application is received and confirmed completed, the date requested will tentatively be held for your event.
- A meeting review time will be set for the applicant to attend and present the proposed event before the Special Events Committee.
Please find the supplemental materials you may need to continue the permitting process. Further instructions on how to proceed will be provided as needed.
Upon committee review/approval, you may be asked to submit one or more of the following forms:
- Canopy & Tent Application
- Fire Event Exit Sign Information
- Fire General Application
- Fireworks & Pyrotechnic Display Application
- Food & Beverage Application
- Generator Application
- Liquor License: City of Chandler
- Liquor License: State of Arizona
- Off-Duty Officer Hiring Information
- Traffic Control Plan Permit Application
Fire Fees
Liquor License
- City of Chandler: Applicants will sign into account to make online payment or can submit a check made out to City of Chandler.
Special Events Office Chandler City Hall 175 S. Arizona Ave. | 4th Floor Chandler, AZ 85225 | Mailing Address P.O. Box 4008, MS 498 Chandler, AZ 85244 |