Please provide confirmation from Southwestern Public Health
that it has approved your plan regarding measures that will be in place at the
event to try and reduce the spread of COVID-19.
*NEW - AGCO Requirements for Special Occasion Permits*
If your group or organization is having a "Special Event" that will take place on City roadways or City parks and property, please review the City of St. Thomas Special Events Manual.
Note: An application must be submitted to the Special Events Committee even if it is an annual event.
Special Events Application Form to be filled out, printed off and submitted to the Clerk's Department
Southwestern Public Health - Special Events Notification
Accessibility Directorate of Ontario - Planning Accessible Special Events
AGCO - Planning Special Events
AGCO - Application for a Special Occasion Permit
City of St. Thomas Municipal Alcohol Policy
Application for Temporary Exemption to Animal Control By-law
Right of Way Occupancy Permit
City Roads Map
Tent Building Permit
If your organization requires traffic control through St. Thomas Police Services, please visit http://www.stps.on.ca/services/#paidduty
Hydro Inspection www.esasafe.com
If your group or organization is organizing an event that will include a temporary performance/event structure, please read this.
Submitting Your Application
After reviewing the Manual, please fill out the Special Events Application Form, print it and submit it to the City by mail or in person to:
City Clerk's Department
545 Talbot Street
St. Thomas, ON N5P 3V7
Phone: (519) 631-1680 ext. 4125 Fax: (519) 633-9019
Email: jhindley@stthomas.ca
After submission, the Committee Secretary will contact you with the time and date of the next meeting that you should attend. At this meeting, representatives will be in attendance from Police Services, Fire Services, Southwestern Public Health, Parks, Recreation and Property Management, Treasury Department, Public Works (Traffic and Parking), EMS, the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee, the Downtown Development Board, and the Tourism Office to discuss your plans.