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City of Seattle Office of Special Events

The Seattle Special Events Office processes applications for review by the Special Events Committee and the City’s Special Event Coordinator serves as your primary contact with the Seattle Special Events Committee.

Seattle Special Events Resources and Links

Special Event Forms & Applications
This link includes access to forms and applications necessary for hosting Special Events throughout the downtown Seattle limits. This includes special valet parking permits, park use applications, and noise variance needs. It also includes samples for street festival maps, beer garden parameters and race route maps.

Main Contacts:

Chris Swenson
Manager, Citywide Events
Chair, Special Events Committee
206.733.9245

Julie Borden
Permit Specialist, Special Events Office
206.6848017

Taylor Scaggs
Administrative Specialist, Special Events Office
206.233.7009

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Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board

Banquet Permits for Private Events
A banquet permit is a permit you apply for that allows the service and consumption of liquor at a private, invitation-only banquet or gathering held in a public place or business. Examples include weddings, company banquets, retirement parties, and club, organization or church events.

Special Occasions License Application
Special Occasion License is a permit that allows a bona fide nonprofit organization to sell liquor at a specified date, time and place. Examples include a fundraising dinner, gala event, auction, or wine tasting.

Main Contacts for King County:

Alana Cooper
360.664.9878

Lt. Susan Blake
206.276.2162

Seattle Fire Department

Seattle Fire Department Permits
This link gives you access to Special Event Fire Permits and guidelines for using facilities for events other than what they are originally intended for. This includes fairs, concerts, sporting events and festivals.