Special Events Permit

Special Events

A Special Event is an event which may occupy all or part of Town owned property, or may result in the disruption of the local flow of traffic. A special event may be defined as, but not limited to, a parade, festival, filming, bicycle race/tour, running event, procession, walk-a-thon, and/or any other activity that may include the following component(s):

1. Street Closure(s)
2. Fireworks or pyrotechnics
3. Live entertainment
4. Temporary Structures/ Tents
5. Service of food or alcohol
6. Large volumes of vehicular or pedestrian traffic 

Should you wish to hold a Special Event within the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, please complete and submit the Special Event Application Form attached below.

Special Event Application Form

 Additional Information: 

• Please be advised that only one application is required for circulation to all Town departments.
• An applicant may submit their application by:
  • Mail: Town Municipal Office - 1593 Four Mile Creek Road, PO Box 100, Virgil, Ontario L0S 1T0
  • Fax: 905-468-2959
  • E-mail: specialevents@notl.org
  • In Person: To the Customer Service counter located at the Town Municipal Office at 1593 Four Mile Creek Road, PO Box 100, Virgil
• Please be advised, should the event include one or more of the following, Council approval may be required:
  • Expected attendance of 250 or more
  • Road closures exceeding 12 hours
  • Service of alcohol on public property
  • Food Trucks
• An applicant should expect a response from the Clerk's Department within 3-5 weeks from the date of submission. Upon approval of the event, the applicant will receive an event package which includes:
  • A Special Event Permit
  • Letter from the Town Clerk
  • Special Occasion Permit and/or Building Permit (where applicable)

For additional information regarding Special Events within the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, please refer to the Town's Special Events Policy and/or contact the Special Event Coordinator at SpecialEvents@notl.org.