Special Events Permit

Any group or organization wishing to hold a public event on city property is required to submit a Special Event Application.

Questions regarding the Special Event Application and process can be directed to the Code Department at 832-595-3500.

Other Necessary Permits

If applicable, the applicant will also need to acquire:

• Alcoholic beverage permits
• Carnival permit (PDF)
• Temporary Food Permit (PDF)
• Parade permit (PDF)
• Other permit or license required by city, state and federal laws or regulations

Park, Pavilion & Field Public Events

If your event will be held in a park, you will also have to fill out the Special Event Application.

For more information on park reservations, see the Park, Field and Pavilion Reservation page.

Mass Gatherings

If your event attracts: 

(1) More than two thousand five hundred (2,500) persons; or 

(2) More than five hundred (500) persons, if fifty-one (51) percent or more of those persons may reasonably be expected to be younger than twenty-one (21) years of age and it is planned or may reasonably expected that alcoholic beverages may be sold, served, or consumed at or around the gathering; and 

(3) At which the persons will remain: a. for five (5) continuous hours; or b. For any amount of time during the hours of 10 p.m. and ending at 4 a.m.

You will need to obtain a Mass Gathering Permit.