The City of Raleigh requires all events that take place in City streets, public plazas, or Dix Park to receive a Special Event Permit. Additionally, if the event involves the sale or consumption of alcohol, a permit must be obtained from the North Carolina ABC Commission.
Application Process
| Step | Description |
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| 1. Determine if this is the correct application for your needs: | Does your event take place in City of Raleigh streets, public plazas, or Dix Park AND involve the sale or consumption of alcohol? 1. If YES, go to step two. 2. If NO, do not proceed with completing the Special Event Application. Contact your local municipality to determine what the permitting requirements are for your event. |
| 2. If you answered YES in step one: | If you answered YES to step one, submit a City of Raleigh Special Event Application and the corresponding non-refundable application fee and proceed to the next step. |
| 2. Submit packet to the Raleigh Police Department: | Submit the following resources to the Raleigh Police Department at RPD Special Operations, 1221 Front Street, Raleigh 27609, or email it to Eric Hill as a packet:
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| 3. Application review | Upon review of materials and pending approval, the Raleigh Police Department will stamp the Special One-Time Alcohol Permit packet |
| 4. Get a permit from the State of NC: | Submit packet and $50 fee to NC ABC Commission |
Alcohol Permit Requirements and Information
Alcohol permits are controlled and issued by the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Commission. For more information on alcohol permits, contact the NC ABC Commission at 919-779-0700.
For inquiries regarding special events that use City streets, public plazas, or Dix Park, contact the City of Raleigh Special Events Office at specialevents@raleighnc.gov or 919-996-2200.
