Meetings

Meeting Schedule

The Special Events Committee meets on the second Thursday of each month. See dates below. All meetings will be held via video conference, and a listening line will be provided for the public.  Check individual agendas for call-in information. 

2023 Meeting Schedule:

  • January 12
  • February 9
  • March 9
  • April 13
  • May 11
  • June 8
  • July 13
  • August 10
  • September 14
  • October 12
  • November 9
  • December 14

The Special Events Committee is comprised of various local agencies such as Police, Fire, Health, Metro, Parks, Liquor Enforcement and more. You'll be asked to give a brief logistical/operational overview of your event. The Committee will ask questions and advise you what is required to obtain your permit; Examples: number of barricades, security requirements, health requirements for food handling, traffic control plans, etc.

You will be notified as to whether or not you need to appear before the Special Events Committee for an event review. You will be notified of the exact time for which you have been scheduled at least 3 days in advance.

This process is intended to encourage Special Events in Seattle and to empower event organizers to produce safe, well-organized, compliant community events.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas for upcoming meetings will be added as available. 

Meeting Agenda - January 12

Meeting Minutes - January 12

Meeting Agenda - February 9

Meeting Minutes - February 9

Meeting Agenda - March 9

Meeting Minutes - March 9

Meeting Agenda - April 13

Meeting Minutes - April 13

Meeting Agenda - May 11

Meeting Minutes - May 11

To access past meeting agendas and meeting minutes, see the Archives page.

Special Events

Address: 700 5th Avenue, Suite 5752, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 94708, Seattle, WA, 98124-4708
Phone: (206) 684-8017
Fax: (206) 684-7025

The City of Seattle plays a strong role in helping event planners bring people together safely and successfully in both city-wide and neighborhood events.