Are you organizing a large event or festival in Centennial? Are you hoping to serve liquor at a special event? Having a block party or parade? Building a temporary structure? Planning a family reunion at Centennial Center Park? In this section you will find information about application processes for obtaining the required permits and/or licenses for your event.
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Block Party or Special Event Street Closure
Please submit requests at least three weeks prior to the date of the block party/street closure event to allow enough time for the City to process the request.
Learn more on the Block Party/Street Closure page.
Centennial Center Park
A Temporary Use Permit is not required for events held at Centennial Center Park, but a park reservation is required. Reservations can be made on our Make a Park Reservation page.
Additionally, all mobile food vendors must meet certain requirements and obtain a Mobile Food Vendor Permit with the City prior to making food sales at Centennial Center Park. View the Mobile Food Vendor Application(PDF, 233KB) for details.
Serving/Selling Liquor at a Special Event
A Special Event Permit is required when serving or selling alcoholic beverages or 3.2% beer at a special event.
Visit the Request a Special Event Permit page for requirements for a Special Event Permit.
Special Sales at an Event
The City requires a license for Special Sales Events taking place in the City. A Special Sales Event is an occasion in which three or more vendors gather in one location and sell items for a limited period of time, not to exceed seven consecutive days.
Learn more about a Special Sales Event here.
View the Special Sales Event Application(PDF, 318KB).
Temporary Signage
Banners, site signs and other permitted temporary sign displays may be allowed only as temporary signs and only upon approval of a Temporary Sign Permit.
Learn more about Temporary Signs here.
Visit the Apply for a Sign Permit page to learn about Centennial's permitting process.
Temporary Use
A Temporary Use Permit is required for a temporary use of private property or a temporary structure, with or without use of the public right-of-way. Visit the Temporary Use Permit page for more information.