City of Columbus

Special Events Permits

Below is a list of the permits:

• Parade Permits (Issued through License Section)
• Block Party Permits (Issued through Recreation and Parks)  
• Liquor Permits (Ohio Department Of Commerce Ohio Liquor Control)
  Liquor Permits can be faxed or emailed for approval
• Race Permits (Issued through Recreation and Parks)
  
  Parade Permit
  
  Event Permit Application
  (Special Event, Race Event, Block Party, Marine & Special Activity)
  
  

 Contact Information

• Office Line – Cynthia Gates OAII
  (614) 645-4375
  Email: [email protected]

• Lieutenant Stephen Carr – Special Events Lieutenant
  (614) 645-4844
  Email: [email protected]

• Officer Joseph Baker - Special Events Officer
  (614) 645-4379  
  Email: [email protected]
  
  
• Officer Paul Boldin - Special Events Officer
  (614) 645-4635 
  Email: [email protected]
  
  Email: [email protected]