The City of Chicago requires the completion of a Special Event(s) Permit Packet in order to host a neighborhood festival. These festivals can be a number of things, including large street festivals, 5Ks, outdoor fundraising events, and more. The application process can be arduous and confusing, so please contact my office with any questions.

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Please note the following important changes to the special event permitting process and organize your event to avoid paying large processing fees. DCASE will now charge a nonrefundable processing fee of:

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• $100.00 if the application is submitted more than 60 days prior to the event;

• $200.00 if the application is submitted between 59 and 45 days prior to the event;

• $500.00 if the application is submitted between 44 and 30 days prior to the event;

• $1,000.00 if the application is submitted between 29 and 15 days prior to the event; and

• $2,000.00 if the application is submitted between 14 and 7 days prior to the event.

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No application for a special event permit shall be accepted less than 7 days prior to the special event.