Special Event Permit Application

Thank you for your interest in hosting a special event in Tinley Park. There is no fee for the Special Event Permit (SEP) application. If your event is being held on public property and/or is planning on using any Village services, a Special Event Permit Application must be submitted. In addition, if there is outdoor alcohol consumption, this permit must be submitted. Please note that a certificate of insurance is a required document in the permit process for all events.

When a special event meets certain criteria prompted by location, date, event type and/or expected attendance, the Village will provide a list of pre-approved security and event support vendors able to provide required magnetometers, barricades, perimeter fencing and/or other safety measures. These additional security vendors will need to be contracted by the event organizer and a copy of the agreement will need to be submitted before the Special Event Permit is approved.

There is a two-part process to the application:

Part I:

Requires basic information about the event detailing what it will consist of, and should include a proposed layout and/or route for the event.

For new events, Part I must be submitted no later than 90 days in advance. For recurring events, Part I must be submitted no later than 60 days in advance.

Dates will not be approved without this completed application.

Please note that it could take up to three weeks for the organizer to receive a contingent approval to hold the event. The contingent approval will be emailed to the event organizer with Part II of the application, which will include detailed queries on all additional information, permits, and documents needed in order for the event to occur in Tinley Park.

Part II:

Must be turned in at least three weeks before the event. Upon completion and approval by the necessary village departments, a Special Event License will be sent to the organizer. Without this license, the event will not be allowed to proceed.

Periodically, emergency street closures, construction projects or other unforeseen issues will occur that will affect the planning of an event.

Depending on the type of event, there may be associated services that may be needed/required.

The Village will always work with an event organizer to assist with necessary changes due to these unexpected occurrences during the planning process.

All questions can be directed to agaus@tinleypark.org or (708) 444-5044.

If your event is being held on public property, you must display signs at entrances, registration, and public gathering areas displaying the "No firearms" symbol.  It is also recommended that this symbol be displayed on all registration forms and flyers for the event.  Signs and requirements can be obtained at the Illinois State Police website:  Illinois State Police Firearms Services Bureau

Due to contractual obligations and the general nature of the season, The Village is limited in manpower resources during the months of May through September and a permit may be denied due to lack of resources.

Additional charges for Village Services including Public Work, Police, and Traffic Control may apply for multiple day events.

All organizations that fill out a Special Event Permit must submit a Certificate of General Liability Insurance in the amount not less than $1,000,0000.00.  This may be submitted in Part II of the permit process.