Special Events Information

Special Events Application

Ensure your event is approved by submitting the necessary application and documents in advance.

Applications must be submitted a certain number of days before the event to ensure they have enough time to be approved.
- Block Party: Submit all required documents 14 days before the event.
- Festival / Parade / Run: Submit all required documents 30 days before the event.

This section outlines the specific application requirements, documentation, and deadlines for different event types.

Required Documentation

Block Party Application: Must be filled out by a residential property owner within the proposed street closure. (Not an organization)
Petition for Temporary Street Closure: Requires signatures from all property owners adjacent to the street to be closed.

Processing Fee

Submitting Your Documents

In Person: Traffic Engineering Department, Simms Municipal Building, 808 S. Buchanan St., Room #242, Amarillo, Texas
Email: trafficeventpermits@amarillo.gov
Fax: 806-378-6062

Note: The Traffic Engineering Department will review your Block Party Application to determine if additional traffic control devices are needed beyond the cones or barricades provided by the applicant.

Required Documentation

Festival Application: Completed by the event organizer.
Petition for Temporary Street Closure: Signatures required from all adjacent property owners.
Map of Event Location
Traffic Control Plan Map: Contact the Traffic Engineering Department for assistance.
Certificate of Liability Insurance: See Ordinance Section 16-3-287(c)(4) for requirements. Must list the City of Amarillo as the Certificate Holder, with event details under Description of Operations. (See Example)
Proof of Non-Profit Status: Copy of Federal Form 501(c)(3)

Processing Fee

Submit Documents and Fee

In Person: Traffic Engineering Department, Simms Municipal Building, 808 S. Buchanan St., Room #242, Amarillo, Texas
Email: trafficeventpermits@amarillo.gov
Fax: 806-378-6062

Note: The Traffic Engineering Department will review your festival application to determine if additional traffic control devices are needed beyond those provided by the applicant. Additional charges may apply for traffic signal changes or parking sign modifications.

Required Documentation

Parade / Run Application
Map of Route and Event Location
Traffic Control Plan Map: Contact the Traffic Engineering Department for assistance.
Certificate of Liability Insurance: See Ordinance Section 16-3-287(c)(4) for requirements. Must list the City of Amarillo as the Certificate Holder, with event details under Description of Operations. (See Example)

Processing Fee

Submit Documents and Fee

In Person: Traffic Engineering Department, Simms Municipal Building, 808 S. Buchanan St., Room #242, Amarillo, Texas
Email: trafficeventpermits@amarillo.gov
Fax: 806-378-6062

Note: The Traffic Engineering Department will review your festival application to determine if additional traffic control devices are needed beyond those provided by the applicant. Additional charges may apply for traffic signal changes or parking sign modifications.