Special Events Ordinance
Click here to view the City of Lancaster Special Events Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2024-11-54).
Application Process
Complete the Special Event Application online.
If you would like to hold a special event in Lancaster, submit your completed Special Event Application to the Community Relations Division. This can be done online, or a hard copy of the application can be provided to you at City Hall located at 211 N. Henry Street.
A non-refundable $25 application fee will also be required except when noted. Applications must be submitted 30 days prior to the date and time of the scheduled special event. If application is submitted less than 30 days prior to the date of the scheduled event, an additional $25 fee is required.
Application Review
All event applications will be reviewed by the Special Events Review Committee. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application.
To facilitate a smoother review process, all applicants are invited to attend the Special Events Review Committee meeting, held on the first Thursday of every month at 10 AM at City Hall. While attendance is not mandatory, it provides an excellent opportunity for applicants to present details and answer questions about their event plans.
More Information
If you have questions or need additional information, contact the Community Relations Division at 972-218-1360 or Email Community Relations.
