Parks and Recreation
22 Lincoln Street
5th floor City Hall
Hampton, Virginia 23669
(757) 727-6348 Telephone
(757) 727-8313 Fax

• Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Closed Saturdays and Sundays.
• Closed Major Holidays.

Special Event Applications are required for events and festivals meeting the following criteria:

• Event is Outdoors
• Event is Open to the Public
• Event is Held on Public Property
• Permit Application

• Requirements for Temporary Food Service Establishments at Special Events
• Temporary Food Sale Or Distribution Application
• Temporary Food Event Action Cycle
• 3 Tub Set Up And Handwash Station

• Special Event Applications are only required for events that meet all of the following criteria:
  • Event is Outdoors
  • Event is Open to the Public
  • Event is Held on Public Property
• Complete the Special Events Permit Application along with Site Requirements, Parade / Street Closure and Public Safety forms if appropriate.
• Applications are available:
  1. for pick up at Hampton City Hall, 22 Lincoln Street, in the Parks & Recreation Department on the 5th Floor.
  2. and can be mailed to you; just call our office at (757) 727-6348, or
  3. complete application online at www.hampton.gov/special-events.
• If a question does not apply, please write "N/A" in that space.
• Please type or print clearly.
• Attach additional sheets if necessary.
• For online applications, make sure to print out page 4 (signature page). Then sign it and mail it with your check payment.
• The application will not be processed if the information is incomplete or if the signature page and $50 permit fee has not been received.
• Please make your $50 check payable to the "City of Hampton".
• Submit application and payment 90 days prior to event. Mail the application to Hampton Parks & Recreation Department, 22 Lincoln Street, Hampton, VA. 23669.
• Parks & Recreation Department will review the application with the event organizer - ensuring all required information has been submitted. The office also makes sure that the event location is available.
• All expenses for insurance, security, fencing, restrooms, tents, sound systems, and services provided by City of Hampton departments shall be paid by the event organizer.
• In most cases, a minimum of $1 million dollars of insurance is required. Securing and paying for insurance is the responsibility of the applicant