Important Time Requirements

  • 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.

For questions, Please call us at 806-378-6297.

Guidelines for Event Applications

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

Block Party Application
  • $30 permit fee (payment methods shown on the application)
  • 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.
Festival Application
  • 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)
  • $30 permit fee (payment methods shown on the application)
  • 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.
Parade / Run Application
  • 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)
  • $30 permit fee (payment methods shown on the application)
  • 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.

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