Special Event Permit

Special Events include:

• Parades (Marching Bands, Floats, Farmers' Markets, Bazaars),
• Race Events (Triathlon, Bike race, Soapbox Derby),
• Block Parties (Wedding parties, Neighbourhood BBQ's), and
• Signs (Community events, Sports Clubs' registrations).

A Highway Use Permit (HUP) is required to host a Special Event. The total charge for a HUP is $26.75 (HUP $25, GST $ 1.75). Applications for a HUP for Special Events must include the following:

• Event Organizer(s) Name and contact (phone number and address).
• Event contact on site.
• Event Location/route outlined on a map.
• Event Date and Time.
• Insurance Certificate naming The Corporation of Delta as co-insured for general liability of $2 million. For Block Parties, applicants can take out a special insurance coverage under the Corporation of Delta's Parks and Recreation Department's Special Events insurance.
• Events where alcohol may be served require special permits from Delta Police.
• Applicants should review their traffic management plans with Delta's Engineering Department staff in the early stages of their event planning.

Applicants are also required to obtain the relevant Delta bylaws to ensure their application is in compliance.

Staff may be able to assist the event organizers with some things such as signs, barricades, etc.

The processing of an application for a HUP for a special event will only take a few minutes if the above requirements have been met. Staff will further assist by notifying Police, Fire, Ambulance, Transit and other agencies where necessary, of the event by a faxed copy of the application.

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