For events in which fifty (50) or more individuals will gather and/or events in which Village resources/property are reasonably expected to be affected, a special events permit is required.
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Special Amusements
Permits are required for Special Amusement events such as Haunted Houses, Mobile Food Truck Rallies and other similar type events in which the public is invited. These types of events pose a greater risk to public safety and therefore require a permit from the River Forest Fire Department.
Special Events
Interested permit applicants must first complete and submit a Village Special Events Application, which can be found below. For additional information, applicants are encouraged to review the Village's Special Events Ordinance, which can also be found below.
This application can be printed and submitted to the Village for review.Special Events Ordinance