The Building Services Division coordinates the review and approval of Special Event permits. A special event is defined as a temporary gathering of participants using either private or public property including but not limited to parades, fairs, festivals, exhibits, block parties, street dances, carnivals, circuses, temporary outdoor amusements, outdoor concerts, and sporting events, according to Chapter 7 Article V of the City of Lewisville Code of Ordinances

Application

Applications for special event permits must be submitted through MyGovernmentOnline at least two (2) weeks before the event. However, we highly recommend submitting the application as early as six (6) months in advance to ensure adequate time for review. If you would like to rent a city facility, you must contact the respective staff as early as possible to confirm availability of the space you are interested in. See below for more information about renting city facilities.

MyGovernmentOnline Instructions

Insurance Requirements

All special event applicants must provide a certificate of general liability insurance, which must include the following in the Certificate Holder box:

Additional Insured: City of Lewisville, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers
151 W Church St
Lewisville, TX 75057

City Facility Rentals

If you are interested in renting a city facility, such as a park or Wayne Ferguson Plaza, you must first get prior approval from the respective departments. Rental requests for certain facilities may need to be submitted more than six (6) months in advance.

Parks & Recreation Facilities

Parks & Recreation Department – Administration
Facility Rental Information & FAQ
Call 972.219.3550 to check availability

Wayne Ferguson Plaza & Lewisville Grand Theater

Community Relations & Tourism
Facility Rental Application & Information
Taylor Dupree, Arts Center Event Supervisor
tdupree@cityoflewisville.com
972.219.8444

Fee Schedule

Special Event Permit Fee Schedule