Tucson Parks and Recreation to Begin Approving Special Event Applications

Beginning Saturday, May 15, the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department will be approving special event applications for special-interest areas within City parks. Special events will be limited to 25% capacity as defined by the venue size. Event areas with no capacity limits will be limited to 250 people. At this time, we are also not approving festivals, fairs, processions or parades, car shows, public concerts, performances, or movies. The Gene C. Reid Park Outdoor Performance Center will continue to remain closed. 

Applications must be submitted at least 60 days in advance of the event. We may not be able to accommodate requests made less than 30 days prior to the event. For more information, email specialevents@Tucsonaz.gov, or call 520-837-8043. For larger events in the City, please visit Tucsonaz.gov/business/special-events. 

We strongly advise that all groups physically distance, stay home if feeling sick, and follow all other CDC guidelines to keep safe. Every person in the City of Tucson over the age of 5 is required to cover their nose and mouth with a face covering when in a public setting where continuous physical distancing is difficult or impossible. Learn more about our mask ordinance here. We will continue to assess the situation and update the public. We appreciate your patience and understanding.  

For updates, visit the Tucson Parks and Recreation website, or follow us on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Nextdoor).