Special Events Permits Each year hundreds of special events are held in the District of Columbia. Residents and organizations planning a special event are required to obtain permits to hold special events in DC. The following forms and links are provided here to simplify the application process. After completing a form, please mail it to the address included on the document. Parade Permit Application* Assembly Plan Notification/Application for Approval of Assembly Plan* Street Closing Permit* Temporary Street Closing Permits for Neighborhood Block Parties For more information on acquiring and requesting a specific permit, view the Special Events FAQs. Regulations Associated with Parades and Public Events The following DC Municipal Regulations and DC Code regulations and statue set forth in more detail the requirements for handling first amendment assemblies and mass demonstrations: DC Municipal Regulations Details about First Amendment Assemblies in the District of Columbia may be found in the DC Municipal Regulations. The specific regulations are in Chapter 24-7. See: http://www.dcregs.dc.gov/Gateway/ChapterHome.aspx?ChapterNumber=24-7 DC Code To view the language about First Amendment Assemblies under DC Code, search for 5-331.01 et seq. in the DC Code: http://government.westlaw.com/linkedslice/default.asp?SP=DCC-1000 * This document is presented in Portable Document Format (PDF) and a PDF reader is required for viewing. Download a PDF reader or learn more about PDFs.