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Plan a Community Event

Follow the steps below to understand requirements, find venues, apply for permits, and comply with City policies.

Before You Get Started 

All community events taking place on a municipal property must submit an application.

Public events may require various permits. Please plan to apply at least 90 days before your event to ensure time for processing.

Please familiarize yourself with our Event Planning Guide before applying.

What Do I Need to Apply?

Ensure you have the following information:

  1. Review our Event Planning Guide to determine which of our four event types describes your project
  2. Dates and times of event
  3. Participation and/or admission fees
  4. Event location or route 
  5. A detailed site plan that clearly includes all components of the event, including portable toilets, vendors, tents, activity zones, stage, lights, etc. Find site plans of Moncton’s Outdoor Event Zones.
  6. Your event security plan, if applicable
  7. All events held on public property require event insurance. You will need to submit a copy of your insurance certificate.

What Permits Will I Need? 

After you apply, we will contact you about next steps, and will inform you of any permits or services you require.

Review the list of event permits for details. 

How Do I Apply?

Fill out the event application form