If you're interested in hosting a special event, Madison is the perfect place for a celebration. As host to over 250 special events a year, Madison Parks' wide-ranging repertoire of special events from concerts to parades to athletic events has established the city as a popular setting for special events.

When organizing a special event, it is important that the event organizer contact the Madison Parks Office to review the following:

• Determine if the event officially qualifies as a City of Madison Special Event
• Research the date of the proposed event
• Decide on the location and verify its availability
• Format an event plan including a detailed budget outline
• Acquire the necessary permits for event
• Create a notification plan for impacted residents, merchants and alders
• Complete the appropriate Special Event packet application