Permits are issued for general assemblies, also referred to as special events.  Special events that require permits include walks at Noble Park, parades, and festivals.  A permit is necessary for a special event that will be conducted on the streets, parks, or other public areas in the City of Paducah.  A Special Event Permit Application Form should be completed and submitted to the Parks Services Office.  Applications need to be submitted prior to the event as follows:

For a document that describes when a permit needs to be submitted, the City services that are available and their costs, signage, video or film production, liability insurance requirements, traffic control and safety requirements, and application procedures, click Policies and Procedures for Special Event Applications.

To learn more about the permitting process, watch this episode of Paducah View.  In this 3:30 minute video, Parks Services Director Mark Thompson explains the permitting process for organizations to hold events such as festivals in the City of Paducah.

Parks Services Department

1400 H.C. Mathis Drive

Paducah, Kentucky  42001

(270) 444-8508

Fax (270) 444-8627