Special Event Permit
When planning a special event, a Special Event Application must be submitted. The City will determine the review and approval process and the level of involvement or support service provision, if any, that the event requires. Once the application is received, City staff will guide the Applicant through the process for approval and requirements to receive a Special Event Permit, if warranted. A Special Event Permit may or may not be required for events taking place on property not owned, managed or operated by the City. This determination shall be made based on the number of expected attendees, permit-required components of the events, and the potential impact on surrounding residents, businesses, and traffic
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Special Event - Vendor Permit
In order to be a Vendor at any event, the Organizer of the event must supply you with an authorization number. Food Vendors must also obtain the required health permits, either an Established Food Permit or a Temporary Food Booth Permit. Vendors wishing to sell items within our Park land must be associated with an approved event and obtain a Single-Day or Multi-Day Vendor Permit. An approved Request to Use Parks form must be completed and a Vendor List must be submitted for each event on Park land before any permits will be issued.
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Camping Permit
Seabee and Johnson Parks offer native camping for up to seventy-two (72) hours, provided you have a camping permit.
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Request to Use Park Facility Permit
In order to host an event on Parkland, you must complete the Request to Use Park Facility application. If you plan on the event being open to the public, a Certificate of Insurance will be required for the event. The COI must show coverage for the event date and list "City of Abilene - 555 Walnut ST. Abilene, TX. 79601" as the Certificate Holder as well as, an Additional Insured.
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