Office of Special Events

Assembly Event

An assembly is when people gather for a demonstration on a City right-of-way. There is no cost, and groups of fewer than 25 people do not need to submit a form.

Filming in OKC

Resources for filming in OKC - the necessary documents, contact information and processes to get a permit.

Forms

A list of forms and resources that may be needed in hosting a special event.

Permits for Public Events

A list of all special events permits for public events held in Oklahoma City.

Resources

Information and helpful resources for hosting a safe and successful event in Oklahoma City.

Special Events Calendar

This calendar lists public outdoor events permitted through the City of Oklahoma City.

The Special Events Office provides event organizers with guidance through the permitting process and in planning safe and successful events.Go to our Special Events Calendar for a list of permitted events and road closure information.

Special Event Guide

Because every event is unique, it’s important that you consult with the Special Events Office when you start to develop a plan. If you have questions about the City's requirements, our Special Events Guide(PDF, 2MB) can help you find answers.

When applying for an event permit one of the first steps is completing our Special Event Application(PDF, 440KB) and submitting it to the Special Events Office.

Contact the Special Events Office

The Special Events Office is a division of the City's Public Information & Marketing Department:

Drew Watson
Event Permit Coordinator
Office: (405) 297-2890
Fax: (405) 297-3124
specialevents@okc.gov

Contact information for other event-related agencies

Oklahoma City Fire Department Fire Prevention Services

Gary Jackson
(405) 297-3584
Website

Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department

Morgan Danker
(405) 297-2691
Website

Oklahoma City Police Department Special Events Unit

Lt. David Busch, Sgt. Steven Johnson
(405) 297-1144
david.busch@okc.gov, steven.johnson@okc.gov

Oklahoma City Public Transportation & Parking Department

(405) 297-1331
parkingokc.com/meter-hooding

Oklahoma City Public Works Department Traffic Management Division

(405) 297-2531
Website

Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership (DOKC)

(405) 235-3500
downtownokc.com

Development Services Inspections and Development Center - Licensing

(405) 297-2606
Website

Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)

(405) 297-7100
emsaonline.com

Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission

(405) 521-3484, toll-free: 1 (866) 894-3517
ok.gov/able

Oklahoma County Court Clerk

(405) 713-1724
okccc@oscn.net
oklahomacounty.org/courtclerk

Oklahoma City-County Health Department

Shaneece Neal
(405) 215-6539
Shaneece_Neal@occhd.org
occhd.org

Oklahoma Tax Commission

(405) 521-3160
OTC forms (PDF)