Event Permits
Are you organizing a festival, concert, charity race, regatta, or neighborhood block party? Planning a filming or photo shoot? The CRPD Office of Special Events assists Event Coordinators plan a successful event in the City of Columbus, while providing a positive impact to the residents and businesses.
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Event Permit Calendar
The Office of Special Events maintains a calendar for events requiring a permit. Please note this calendar does not reflect the availability of parks.
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Parade Permit
The City of Columbus License Section and Columbus Division of Police coordinate to permit parades on any streets or public thoroughfares.
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Rentals
Interested in renting a shelter house for an Event? Are you planning a wedding, baby shower, birthday, or graduation party? Check out our indoor or outdoor rental facilities.
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Sports
Are you planning an athletic tournament? Check out our athletic facilities.
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Special Event Support Program
The Special Event Support Program (SESP) provides funding to Columbus based organizations which have established reputation for excellence and credibility that enhances the Columbus’ overall cultural environment supports the City’s economic vitality and increases the visibility and reputation of Ohio’s capitalcity as a desirable destination for visitors. Special events that also celebrate a community, a neighborhood or a shared cultural interest are eligible for funding if they are held in public spaces and open to the entire public.
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Department Events
The Office of Special Events coordinates high quality events that celebrate and showcase the City of Columbus.
CBUS Soul Fest
Celebrate Columbus' vibrant Black culture, music, history and soul during CBUS Soul Fest, presented by Experience Columbus and Columbus Recreation and Parks Department.
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Columbus Symphony Community Concerts
Join us for the Community Concert series with the entire orchestra performing family-friendly music, ranging from orchestral classics to pop and movie hits you know and love.
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Jazz & Rib Fest
This highly anticipated summertime tradition offers both jazz and rib connoisseurs the finest in music and barbeque. With the addition of 33 acres of parkland along the Scioto Mile, the newly revitalized downtown riverfront provides the perfect location for hot ribs and cool jazz.
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Rhythm on the River
Columbus Recreation and Parks Department welcomes a variety of performing artists for the Rhythm on the River series.
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Rise Up CBUS!
Rise Up CBUS! events support and promote Opportunity Rising, Mayor Andrew J. Ginther's aspirations for every Columbus resident to equitably prosper and grow.
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WinterFest
Join us for WinterFest, a celebration of giving featuring local and national musical acts, seasonal ales from hometown breweries and favorite dishes from Columbus food trucks.
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