New Event Assistance
Planning a Festival or Event?
The City of Burlington recognizes the importance that festivals and events can play in our community. They contribute to our quality of life, local economic development and community identity.
The city intends to be proactive in attracting new events, as well as working with existing event organizers to support the success of their activities.
We can assist event organizers in identifying the permits and approvals required to provide a safe and successful event. Anyone planning an outdoor festival or event must first contact the Parks & Recreation Department to obtain event guidelines to ensure all requirements for hosting an event are in place.
EVENT APPLICATIONS FOR MAY 1, 2013 - APRIL 30, 2014:
Festival and Events submission deadline is SEPTEMBER 15, 2012.
Note: the deadline for applications for events from May 2012 until April 2013 has passed.
View the Festival and Events Manual and its Appendixes (in PDF
format):
Appendix A: Festival and Event Application Form
Festival & Event Application (Word format)
Appendix B: Street and/or Sidewalk Event Permit Application
Street Dance / Block Party Permit Application
Appendix C: Criteria and Guidelines for Cycle Racing and Major Events on City Roads
Please Note: Event organizers must contact Traffic & Transit to fill out a road closure permit for any road event.
Appendix D: Affected Area Notification Letters
Appendix E: Halton Regional Health Department
i. Halton Health Department Coordinators Package
ii. Halton Health Department Food Vendors Requirements
Click here for more information from Halton Region's Health Department.
Appendix F: Event Site Maps
i. Beachway Parkii. Central Park
iii. La Salle Park
iv. Lowville Park
v. Spencer Smith Park
Appendix G: City Resources Available for Festival and Events
Equipment Request Form - City Resources for Festivals and Events
Appendix H: Cash Grant/Facility Fee Waiver Form and Criteria
Appendix K: Fire Prevention Procedures for Outdoor Special Events
Vendor Fire Safety Requirements (General Non-cooking)
Vendor Fire Safety Requirements (Cooking Conditions)
Fire Safety Advisory (BBQ Precautions)
Vendor Check In and Set Up Check List
Additional Important Contact Information Your Event May Require:
Halton Regional Police - Request for Pay Duty Officers
For information contact Pay Duty Clerk , Molly Kaye 905 825-4747 x 5407 or email
St. John Ambulance - Request for Brigade Coverage
For Information contact: Burlington Branch: (telephone) 905 634-6665 (fax) 905 634-6610
Portable Stage
The City purchased a portable stage in 2008, Stageline model SL100. It is available to rent at reasonable rates. Call the Fesivals & Events Office at (905) 335-7600 ext. 7704 for details or email festivalsandevents@burlington.ca .
For further information on the Festival and Event application process contact us by email.