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  • Codes & Regulations
  • Special Event Permits
    • 1. Special Event Permits General Information
    • 2. Check List for Hosting Special Events
    • 3. Alcoholic Beverage Control
    • 4. Barricades
    • 5. Block Parties
    • 6. Carnival Rides and Inflatables
    • 7. Clean-Up Plans / Litter-Free Events!
    • 8. Electrical Services
    • 9. Emergency Medical Service
    • 10. Fireworks & Pyrotechnics
    • 11. Health Permits
    • 12. Insurance Requirements
    • 13. Parades/ Walks/ Races/ Rallies/ Public Gatherings
    • 14. Rentals / Event Services
    • 15. Restroom Facilities
    • 16. Security
    • 17. Signs & Banners
    • 18. Site Maps
    • 19. Street Closings / Restricted Parking
    • 20. Tents & Temporary Structures
    • 21. Vending, Location & Personal Conveyance Permits
    • 22. Venues
    • 23. Handbook Updates and Suggestions
    • 24. Mayor’s MetroFest and On-line Calendar
    • 25. Contact List
    • 27. Appeal Process for Denied Event Applications

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Special Events

Event Permits Now Available Online Click Here

Applications

Below are PDF files for special events. .

  • Small Event Application
  • Notification Party Petition
  • Large Event Application
  • Temporary ABC License Application and Instructions
  • Master Vendor Application 
  • Pyrotechnic Application
  • Temporary
    Auto Sales Application
  • Tent Permit Application
  • Electrical Permit Application
  • How to create a Map for your Application
  • Link to LOJIC.org

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To apply for an Event Permit Online click here

IPL coordinates special events permits for Louisville Metro. Use the links below for the procedures you need to obtain the permit for your event.

  1. Special Event Permits
  2. Checklist for Hosting Special Events in Louisville Metro
  3. Alcoholic Beverage Control
  4. Barricades
  5. Block Parties
  6. Carnival Rides and Inflatables
  7. Clean-up Plans / Litter-Free Events
  8. Electrical Services
  9. Emergency Medical Services
  10. Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Displays
  11. Health Permits
  12. Insurance Requirements
  13. Parades / Walks / Races / Rallies / Public Gatherings
  14. Rentals / Event Services / TARC
  15. Restroom Facilities
  16. Security
  17. Signs and Banners
  18. Site Maps
  19. Street Closings / Restricted Parking
  20. Tents and Temporary Structures
  21. Vending, Location and Personal Conveyance Permits
  22. Venues - Louisville Metro
  23. Handbook Updates and Suggestions
  24. Mayor's MetroFest Calendar and On-Line Calendar
  25. Contact List
  26. Online Application Form
  27. Appealing Denied Applications
  
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