Permit Information
All permit applications (listed below) must be completed and picked up in person at:
City of Boulder Parking & Access
1500 Pearl Street, Suite 302
Boulder, CO
Important Rules for the Pearl Street Mall and City Property
- Selling merchandise, art, crafts, or other goods is not allowed on the Pearl Street Mall or any other city-owned property.
- Soliciting donations for merchandise is also prohibited.
Street Performers / Musicians
- Acoustic performances (vocal or instrumental) are allowed without a permit.
- Amplified sound is not allowed on the Pearl Street Mall.
- If your performance lasts longer than 30 minutes, please move to a different block after each 30-minute set.
Planning an Event in Boulder's Commercial Districts?
If you're planning any type of event in the following areas:
- University Hill General Improvement District (UHGID)
- Central Area General Improvement District (CAGID)
- Business Improvement District (BID)
Please contact Special Events by emailing specialevents@bouldercolorado.gov.
You can view a map of these districts on the Commercial Districts page.