Thank you for your interest in hosting an event in the City of Fredericton. Before starting your Special Event Application, please review the information below carefully.
Application Timelines
- Applications must be submitted at least 60 working days before your event.
- If your event involves selling, distributing, or consuming alcohol on City property, applications must be submitted at least 90 working days in advance.
- While approval is not guaranteed, smaller and less complex events may be approved within 2 weeks.
- Events involving non‑standard requests may require 4 – 8+ weeks for review.
- The City of Fredericton (“City”) reserves the right to cancel an event up to and including the day of the event, or at any time during the event.
Before You Begin
The Special Event Application Form does not automatically save. To save your progress, click the “Save Draft” button at the end of the form.
Once saved, drafts are stored for 15 days. Be sure to submit all required information within that time, or you will need to start a new application.
Note 1 — Required Information
- Complete event details (date, time, location, etc.)
- List of resource requests (picnic tables, garbage cans, etc.)
- Site Plan (template)
- Safety Plan (template)
- Route Map (for walks/runs, parades, etc.)
- Insurance (must be submitted minimum 30 days before the event)
Note 2 — Events in the Historic Garrison District
Officers’ Square, Barracks Square, or Carleton Street - If your event is in this area, you must first contact: The Garrison Events Coordinator, Ashley Johnston with Fredericton Tourism & Events.
The Garrison Events Coordinator will convey requirements and confirm date availability for your event. Please wait to submit your Special Event Application until you have received written confirmation that the requirements are met and the date(s) are approved.
Note 3 — Alcohol at Your Event
If you plan to sell, distribute, or consume alcohol, you must obtain:
- A special event liquor license, or
- An extension to your existing liquor license.
Contact the New Brunswick Department of Public Safety for details. A copy of your license must be submitted a minimum of 30 business days prior to the start of your event.
Note 4 — Large Tents
If your event includes large tent(s), you must request locates through: Service Fredericton (506-460-2020)
Typical appointment timelines are approximately 2 weeks. Locates must be done at least 2 weeks prior to your event date.
Note 5 — Security & Extra Duty Officers
Your required Safety Plan must include:
- Security contact information
- Number of security personnel
- Roles and responsibilities
- Security locations (shown on your Site Plan)
- Company name and contact, or indication of volunteer security
Extra Duty Officers from the Fredericton Police Force may be required at the municipality’s discretion. These officers are paid for by the event organizer.
The Special Events Coordinator will consult with the Police and you will be notified of any concerns or connected directly with the Extra Duty Coordinator with the Police, if needed.
Note 6 — Fireworks, Open Fires, and Temporary Structures
If you plan to include any of the above items as part of your event, you must contact the Fredericton Fire Department for more information on restrictions and permits: fire.inspections@fredericton.ca