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Special Events

About the permit

A Special Events permit is required to hold a variety of special events in the City of Vaughan, such as athletic events (community runs or races), outdoor exhibitions, filming (including student filming), parades/processions, festivals, and street parties/social events.

Please note: If your event is using a City-owned facility, please make sure the facility or venue is booked and confirmed through Recreation Services Permitting at recCSD@vaughan.ca before applying for a Special Event permit.

Options to apply

1. In person or by mail to:

By-Law and Compliance, Licensing & Permit Services
Vaughan City Hall, Level 100
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1

2. Via the drop-boxes located at the entrances of Vaughan City Hall. Via the drop-boxes located at the entrances of Vaughan City Hall.

3. By e-mail to:

bylaw.licensing@vaughan.ca, along with scanned copies of required documentation.

Please ensure the application or e-mail indicates a contact phone number

for staff to collect payment.

If submitting your application by mail or via the drop-box, please enclose payment in the form of a cheque made payable to the City of Vaughan. If submitting your application via e-mail, please ensure the application or accompanying message indicate a contact name and phone number for our staff to collect payment.

Special events in the City of Vaughan are regulated by By-law 045-2018, as amended.

Application

Special Events Application (PDF)

Fees

Item	2022	2023
Special event permit – up to 250 people	$62	$67
Special event permit – up to 500 people	$127	$137
Special event permit – up to 1,000 people	$251	$270
Special event permit – more than 1,000 people	$500	$537
Special event damage deposit – up to 250 people	$1,000	$1,000
Special event damage deposit – up to 500 people	$2,500	$2,500
Special event damage deposit – up to 1,000 people	$5,000	$5,000
Special event damage deposit – more than 1,000 people	$10,000	$10,000