What application do I use?

Please refer to the following table to determine if you can submit the Special Event and Solicitation Application or the Expedited Application for facilities managed by ADOA.


Event Types	Event Definition	Permit Type
Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza	Effective September 24, 2022, Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza (WBP) property was transferred from ADOA to the Arizona Legislative Council. All requests for use of Wesley Bolin Plaza must go through the Arizona Legislative Council. All requests should be sent to [email protected]. For issues or concerns, their office number is (602) 926-4236.	Neither
Free Speech Event (Under 50 people)	Solely expressive activity, such as march, rally, demonstration, or other activity Does not include non-expressive or commercial activity such as commercial food, sales or equipment set up on State property. Examples: protest march, religious procession, picket No Set Up or Sales	Expedited Special Event and Solicitation Application
Free Speech Event (Over 50 people)	Solely expressive activity, such as march, rally, demonstration, or other activity Does not include non-expressive or commercial activity such as commercial food, sales or equipmnt set up on State property. Examples: protest march, religious procession, picket No Set Up or Sales	Expedited Special Event and Solicitation Application
Mixed Free Speech Event with small equipment set up	Expressive activity, such as march, rally, demonstration, or other activity Includes equipment set up and does NOT include non-expressive activity *Non-expressive activity includes recreation, competition/contests, spectator sports, athletic events, circuses/fairs/carnivals, food-related activities, sales/trade shows/business promotions,and training activities	Special Event and Solicitation Application
Mixed Free Speech Event	Expressive activity, such as march, rally, demonstration, or other activity Includes non-expressive or commercial activity such as commercial food, sales vendors or equipment set up. *Non-expressive activity includes recreation, competition/contests, spectator sports, athletic events, circuses/fairs/carnivals, food-related activities, sales/trade shows/business promotions, and training activities	Special Event and Solicitation Application
Athletic Event	Sport or physical activity including runs/walks, cycling, or other type of race, recreational, or competitive contest Typically requires individual or team registration and/or a type of payment or entry fee (such as registration fee) Participation is generally not free or open to all members of the public Examples: charity runs/walks, competitive races, and bicycle rides	Special Event and Solicitation Application
Commercial Event	Any private event; or Controlled or ticketed entry (e.g., tickets, pay-upon-entry, or suggested donation posted at entrance) Event name features the name of a for-profit or non-profit business or organization Event is concentrated around a single storefront, building, or is an extension of activity within a store or place of business (such as a grand opening) Examples: concert or festival that requires a ticket or paid admission, business grand opening or anniversary celebration, marketing event	Special Event and Solicitation Application
Community Event	Free and open to all members of the public Provides a public benefit and/or stimulates broad economic or cultural activity on state property. Examples: free festival or fair, free concert, public holiday celebration	Special Event and Solicitation Application
Parade	A "fixed point parade" (with defined start and end points) held in public right-of-way with vehicles, animals, and/or other participants Free and open to all members of the public Provides a public benefit	Special Event and Solicitation Application
Citywide Event	Have significant citywide and/or regional impact	Special Event and Solicitation Application