APPLY FOR PERMITS Before you start booking bands you’ll need to apply for a Special Event Permit from Milwaukee County Parks. Here’s how to apply: 1. Fill out the Special Event Permit Application Form Complete the online application form, available at countyparks.com
2. Pay Permit Fees The Special Event Coordinator will review your application, and if approved, you will receive an email with fees and requirements that need to be met in-order to obtain your Special Event Permit. All special event permit fees include sales tax (5.6%). If you are a tax-exempt organization, a copy of your Certificate of Tax Exemption issued by the Department of Revenue from the State of Wisconsin needs to be submitted.
3. Plan the Site Once your Special Event Application is approved, contact the Parks Deputy Regional Manager (the contact information will be on your permit paperwork) to work out any details. Your Regional Manager can help determine a suitable areas for stage set-up and determine what equipment you’ll need to rent. Download a park map from www.countyparks.com and mark the areas for event set-up on the map.
As well as paying the permit fee, you’ll also need proof of insurance and a noise variance permit if applicable.
Certificate of Insurance: You’ll also need a “Certificate of Insurance” in the amount of $1,000,000 worth of general liability coverage, that names Milwaukee County Parks as an additional insured for the date(s) of your event including set-up and tear-down date(s). Noise Variance Permit: The City of Milwaukee is the only municipality that requires a Noise Variance Permit. To apply for your Noise Variance Permit please call (414) 286-3280 or visit http://city.milwaukee.gov
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