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Special Event Permits and Production Services
Provided by City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department
Here is how to reach them
901 Bagby, 1st Floor, Houston, Texas, 77002
About this service
The Mayor's Office of Special Events helps people get permits for parades, festivals, and other events in Houston. They also help produce city events like Fleet Week and the Thanksgiving Day Parade. You can apply for permits to hold events in parks or on streets. They accept applications Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You need to fill out a Special Event Application form and pay fees. They are located on the 1st floor of City Hall at 901 Bagby Street.
Details
Who can use this
Anyone wanting to hold special events in Houston parks or public spaces
Cost
Non-refundable application fees (amount varies by event type)
How to reach them
832-393-0868 Website
901 Bagby, 1st Floor, Houston, Texas, 77002
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except City holidays)
Organization
City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department
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