The City of Rockford works with community organizations to coordinate the city's participation in or involvement with celebrations, festivals and other activities. Through our Special Event permitting process, event organizers are able to work with the City to plan all aspects of their event that relate to the use of public property. To review our special events ordinance, please click here.

If you are interested in applying for a Special Event Permit, click here.

*PLEASE NOTE THAT THE 2012 SPECIAL EVENTS APPLICATION IS NOW POSTED. WE WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTING THE 2011 APPLICATION FORM*

If you have any questions regarding our permitting process, view our Special Event Permit FAQ or contact Jenny Gailey with R.A.V.E. at (815)968-5600 ext. 250 or jgailey@thebmoharrisbankcenter.com.

 *THE MAYOR'S OFFICE WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTING SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATIONS. ALL QUESTIONS AND APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO JENNY GAILEY VIA THE CONTACT INFORMATION LISTED ABOVE OR AT THE BMO HARRIS BANK CENTER AT 300 Elm Street, Rockford, IL 61101*