• SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION
    Updated April 2025

  • BEFORE YOU COMPLETE THIS FORM, PLEASE READ:
    You will need copies of these documents scanned and ready for upload (JPG, PDFs and most graphic files are accepted.) You will not be allowed to go forward without uploading them to this application. If incorrect files are uploaded, your application could be denied.
    1. Insurance Certificate
    2. Site Map
    3. Signed PERMIT
    4. Signed Alcohol PERMIT, if needed
  • Before Submitting this application, you are required to read the City of Sparks Special Event Manual, click here to read. 

  • Contact Information
  • First day of event*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Last day of event*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
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  • Your event includes, check all that apply:*

  • Marketing Information
     
  • All information in this section will be used to promote the event to the public: City of Sparks website, advertisements and printed material. Failure to complete this information will mean that your event will not be listed on the City of Sparks marketing materials,  website, and social media pages.
     
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  • Logistics
     
  • First day of set up*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
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  • Tear down to be complete date*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
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  • Security may be a requirement based on your event. For more information, please call the Special Event Department 775-353-7856.
     
  • Dates for equipment to be delivered
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Dates for equipment to be removed
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • As outlined in NRS 450B.650-450B.700, the State of Nevada may require specific medical staffing may be a requirement based on your event. For more information, please call the Sparks Fire Department 775-353-1658.
     
  • Does your insurance require:*

  • Date to be delivered
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Date to be removed
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Who will be removing trash during your event?*
  • Date dumpsters to be delivered
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Date dumpsters to be removed
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Vendor Information
  • Will grey water tanks be provided to food vendors?
  • Vendor list MUST include:

    1. Vendor locations on a site map
    2. Vendor names
    3. Descriptions of vendor
    4. Power plan (generators, power boxes)
    5. Canopy/ tent size
    6. City of Sparks Business License number, or "Temp BL" or "Information"

    The complete list of vendors is due Thursday at NOON prior to vendor set up, unless directed otherwise in the City Service meeting.

  • On-site Cooking/Warming Methods Used

  • MITIGATION OF IMPACT
  • All events that have road closures need to inform local businesses and residents of the event prior to set up. The notification must include a phone number to call for citizens' questions.
     
  • How do you plan to inform businesses and residents of your event?
  • IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
    All documents must be in PDF format.
  • Your site map must include the locations:

    • Stages and tents (10 x 10 or larger)
    • Cooking areas and food trucks
    • Road Closures
    • Propane tanks over 100 gallons, generators
    • Concessions and/or bars
    • Toilets and water stations
    • Fencing and barricades
    • Exits and emergency access routes
    • Lighting and electrical connections
    • First aid facilities (required for some events, please see Special Event Manual)
    • Dumpsters
    • Carnival Rides
    • Inflatable displays over 5 feet
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  • Payment
     
  • Fees:

    Special Event Permit: $100

    Special Event Review/Planning Fee: $250


    Alcohol permit: 

    1-3 Day Event: $75

    4+ Day Event: $150

    Usage Fees:
    VICTORIAN PLAZA: $382 Commercial/ Non-Profit $317

    VICTORAIN SQUARE (Pyramid to 10th): $429 Commercial/Non-profit $357

    ENTIRE VICTORIAN AVENUE (Pyramid to 15th): $760 Commercial/Non-profit $634

    SPARKS MARINA: $599 Commercial/Non-profit $500

    AMPHITHEATER WITH TICKETS: $346 Commercial/Non-profit $288

    AMPHITHEATER WITHOUT TICKETS: $288 Commerical/Non-profit $245

    City Services, including Fire Inspection Fees, are extra and will be determined at the City Service meeting.

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  • SUBMISSION OF THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT INDICATE APPROVAL. The producer will be contacted within 14 days with approval, rejection or if more information is needed to make a determination.
     
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