PLANNING AN EVENT IN THE CITY OF WENATCHEE
The City of Wenatchee is proud to have its residents and visitors host a multitude of community events that enhance the quality of life and contribute to the economic vitality of the City.

Permits may be required for an event that incorporates the use of City public streets, sidewalks, rights-of-way and/or City public parks or other City public property. (To reserve a park for a special event please visit our Parks page.)

In more general terms, permits are required if your event includes the closure of streets, sidewalks, alleys or other public spaces for any period of time. Examples of activities that require additional permits include festivals, parades, runs, walks, block parties and farmers markets.

Permits are not required for parades, marches, walks, demonstrations and gatherings that take place on city sidewalks/crosswalks and other public property made available for expressive activity where all participants fully comply with all laws.  If the organizer becomes aware the number of participants will exceed 50, they shall provide notice to the Chief of Police at least 48 hours in advance of the activity, or as soon as they become aware the event may exceed 50 people.  Activities otherwise exempt from a permit may be terminated and participants ordered to disperse by the Police if, after warning the participants and providing an opportunity to comply, participants are not in compliance with the provisions of this paragraph.

HOW DO I BEGIN?

Parade/Street Closure Event Permit Application: Please submit a completed Parade/Street Closure Event Permit Application form at least 60 days prior to the event. Events are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon receiving your completed application, a representative from the City will contact you and serve as your primary point of contact during the processing of your application.

PARADE/STREET CLOSURE EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION AND INFORMATION PACKET ($100 fee and must be submitted at least 60 days prior to event)

Block Party Permit Application: If your neighborhood is hosting a block party and you wish to close your neighborhood street for the event, please submit a completed Block Party Permit Application form at least 30 days prior to event. 

BLOCK PARTY PERMIT APPLICATION ($15 fee and must be submitted at least 30 days prior to event)

Your completed application, fees, and any required attachments must be submitted:

In Person:

Wenatchee City Hall
301 Yakima Street, City Clerk
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Hours – Monday through Friday 8AM-5PM

By Email:  cityclerk@wenatcheewa.gov


WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION?
Your event will be reviewed by applicable City Departments. Upon review, if there are additional items that need to be addressed, staff will reach out to discuss these items further. The proposed event venue, activities, components, attendance, and unique circumstances of the event are contributing factors to the final determination of the required permit types.

In addition to the application fee submitted at the time of application, a condition of issuance of the permit shall be that the applicant pay to the City the actual costs that are incurred by the City related to the event including, but not limited to, traffic control, additional security provided by the police department, and set up and take down time for off hours crews on overtime. The City will provide an estimate of costs in advance and then bill actual costs upon completion of the event. Payment shall be due within thirty days of invoice, with any unpaid balance thereafter subject to interest at the rate of 12% per annum. (At the discretion of the Mayor, the application fee/or a portion of or all of the City costs may be waived if the community benefit of the event outweighs the burden to the City ~ see Street Closure Cost Waiver Application Form).

Please note that submittal of your application should in no way be construed as final approval from the City of Wenatchee.

NEED ASSISTANCE OR HAVE QUESTIONS?
For more information please contact (509) 888-3604 or email cityclerk@wenatcheewa.gov 

On behalf of the City of Wenatchee, we thank you for contributing to the vitality of our community and offer you best wishes for a successful event!