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Activity Permits

All events on University Hill and Pearl Street require permits.

If you are planning ANY type of event, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to ensure you have the appropriate permits.

Types of Permits Include:

  • Advocacy Permits - for noncommercial purposes such as political advocacy, non-commercial fundraising and petitioning the government.
  • Ambulatory Vending - for Artists, Balloon Sales Flower Sales, Shoe Shines, etc.
  • Event Permits - Small and large
  • Personal Services Permits - for services such as massage, psychic readings, face painting, etc.
  • Special Entertainment Permits - for Entertainers using fire, knives, whips, or equipment taller than 6 ft such as ladders, unicycles, slack ropes, etc,
  • Sidewalk Sale Permits - for sidewalk sales

Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for information about how to get your permits or 303.413.7315.

City of Boulder
Downtown University Hill Management Division / Parking Services
1500 Pearl Street, Suite 302
Boulder, CO 80302
303-413-7300

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