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Athletic Event
Commerical Event
Community Event
Parade
Citywide Event
The Special Events Committee assigns each event to an event category. These
categories determine the fee and other policies applied to the event during the
permitting process.
The Seattle Municipal Code 15.52.005 defines the categories of special events. Below
are the key characteristics of the different type of events.
Athletic Event
Sport or physical activity including runs/walks, cycling, rowing, swimming, or other
type of race, recreational, or competitive contest
Typically requires individual or team registration and/or a type of payment or entry
fee (such as registration fee)
Commercial Event
Any private event; or
Community Event
Free and open to all members of the public
Parade
A "fixed point parade" (with defined start and end points) held in public right-of-
way with vehicles, animals, and/or other participants
Free and open to all members of the public
Citywide Event
Events specifically designated as such according to Seattle Municipal Code
15.52.005
o Torchlight Parade
Have significant citywide and/or regional impact