City of Havre de Grace Special Events Application Page 2 of 10 City Representative Initial____
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EVENT APPLICATION & CHECKLIST:
ALL required information for initial submittal of the special event application must be complete.
Applications will not be accepted without this minimal information.
EVENT APPLICATION - GUIDELINES
Events and activities within the City have proven to be successful because we have put in place the
following guidelines to insure a fun, safe event for you and your guests.
The City of Havre de Grace has
the right to deny any application.
To ensure a safe and successful event, the following conditions apply:
• If you are planning to mark spaces on City property, or roadways you must use washable paint. No
other paint is allowed.
• Nails, screws, ropes or wires attached to any tree are not permitted. Stakes are not permitted in Tydings
Park.
• No cooking devices closer than 10 feet from the base of a tree, 25 feet from any building and NEVER
under any building, pavilion or awning.
• No audio equipment used before 7 am or after 10 pm.
• Vehicles are not permitted on park grounds: Hutchins Park paved area is the exception, however
vehicles are not permitted under the Pavilion. This includes loading and unloading. No exceptions.
Additional fees will apply for damage to the grounds caused by your event.
• Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at City Parks, unless you have permission from the Mayor and
City Council, and you apply for and receive a Liquor License from the Harford County Liquor Board.
The Liquor Board requires a permit if alcohol is to be served – please note rules and regulations:
http://www.hclcb.org/alcoholic-beverage-license-applications
The Harford County Liquor Board Permit Application must be signed by the City. A copy of the
approved application must be provided to the Administrative Assistant 3 working days prior to the
scheduled event.
• Food Service – If you are providing food at your event you may need a Temporary Food Service
License. Contact the Harford County Health Department at: https://harfordcountyhealth.com/.
• A copy of your non-profit tax exempt certification must be provided along with your application.
• Please note: The City does not provide nor install fencing or portable bathrooms.
• Please note: The City is not responsible for the collection and disposal of trash generated by your
event, unless prior approval was granted by the Mayor and City Council.
• ONLY Non Profit Groups that obtain an “APPROVED” special event application may place
“APPROVED” signs in “APPROVED” locations within the City’s right-of-way 21 days prior to the
event and signs must be removed within 48 hours following the event.
• It is the responsibility of the sponsor to contact Emergency Medical Services (EMS) if onsite services
are needed.
• The City of Havre de Grace has the right to deny any application, the right to add, delete or modify any
of the conditions for the permitting of an event at any time it is deemed necessary by the Director of
Administration.