Special Event Permits

Information about obtaining a City of Albuquerque special event permit.

Special events require advanced approval and permits from the City of Albuquerque.

The Special Events Office is happy to help guide you through the Event Permitting Process.

Committee Meeting

A Special Event Permitting Committee meets at 9:00 a.m. to noon on two or three Wednesdays of each month.

Event organizers should call early in the planning stages to arrange a meeting.

Demonstrations & Protests

If a citizen or group intends to organize and stage a protest, they must contact the Cultural Services Department to receive instructions.

A permit may be required. For that to be determined, organizers must contact the Cultural Services Department.

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