Event Application Forms

Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and continued need to take action to curb the spread of the virus in our community, the town has decided to put a hold on event applications until March 1, 2021. New event applications are not being accepted at this time. For more information, please contact events@oakville.ca.

Event-related licenses/permits

The following event features or elements each require an additional license as part of an event's Special Event Permit. Please review for more information about the requirements for each event element.

If you have questions about ensuring the elements of your event meet the town's requirements, please contact the Special Events Service by email events@oakville.ca.

Alcohol

Liquor license/Special Occasion Permit (SOP)

Amusement rides and inflatables

Indicate on your Special Event Application Form.

Animals

Indicate on your Special Event Application Form.

Banners across a road

Banner across a road permit

Electrical

Permit for the inspection of temporary electrical equipment and generators

Fireworks

Fireworks permit

Flag raising

Flag raising/pole permit

Food vendors

Refreshment vehicle license

Halton Region Health Department

Food vendor application
Alcohol service
Animals for entertainment

Halton Regional Police Service

Paid duty police officers

Live auctions

Auctioneer license

Loud noise

Indicate on your Special Event Application Form

Picnics

Please review the Picnics webpage

Raffles, lotteries, games of chance

Lottery license

Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA)

Amusement rides inspection

Tents/temporary structures

Building permit

Halton Region Waste Management Services

Compost services
Blue bin services
Waste management

Wedding photography in park or open space

Wedding photography webpage

Water bar rental

Water bar lending program webpage