Events have special activities that require special permission. Listed below are some of the most common applications. Application processes, instructions and deadlines vary. Be sure to research all of them ahead of your event.
Sound Amplification Permission – The Fargo Park District limits the use of amplified sound at all parks. Sound Amplification is not permitted for shelter reservations. Requests are evaluated on type of event, time of day, location requested, type of amplification equipment proposed, measures the applicant proposes to take to minimize disruption to areas surrounding the event location, and laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to the issuance of the permit. Sound amplification will not be allowed after 8:00 pm for private wedding reservations. Private wedding reservations are limited to providing amplified sound for 2 hours during their reservation at park sites that are within 500 feet of a residential building. Community events that are free admission still need permission from the Park District for events scheduled between 8:00 am-10:00 pm. Fill out your Sound Amplification Permit and contact the Park District at 701-499-7788 if you have questions regarding this.
PLEASE NOTE: The Fargo Police Department requires a permit for commercial events that have amplified sound. This includes events that charge admission and are for commercial gain. If your event is free admission and needs sound amplification this permit does not apply. If the event plans to have activities after 10:00 pm, the police department may need to be notified to request a waiver of the city’s noise ordinance for event activities after 10:00 pm. For information contact the Fargo Police Department non-emergency number at 701-235-4493.
Parade Permit - from the Fargo Police Department. For information contact the Fargo Police Department non-emergency number at 701-235-4493.
Temporary Structure Permission - required as part of the Facility Use Agreement with the Fargo Park District.
Large Tents and Canopies License - from Fargo Fire Department, Ryan Erickson, 241-8139. A large tent is defined as having an area of 200 square feet or more and a large canopy is 700 square feet or more.
Inflatables: Vendor must provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance listing the Fargo Park District as Additional Insured at least 7 days prior to the event. The vendor must have a signed Facility Use Agreement with the Fargo Park District to be on site. The vendor must be in good standing with the Fargo Park District in regard to payment of fees and commissions and in regards to Facility Use Agreements. Please provide the name of your vendor to the Fargo Park District.
