Please note: Effective October 19, 2021, the City of Boston is no longer accepting flag-raising applications.
Before you get started online
You need our permission if you want to hold a public event at certain properties near City Hall. These locations include:
- Faneuil Hall
- Sam Adams Park
- Civic Pavilion
- City Hall Plaza
- the lobby of City Hall
- the Civic Pavilion
If someone else already applied for the space, we may recommend other places for you to use.
We may deny your application if:
- your application is incomplete
- you didn't give us the required insurance certificate
- you’re unable to hold a contract, or to sue and be sued
- you had an event in the past and caused public property damage
- you have unpaid debts with the City
- you plan to have any illegal activities
- your event causes a danger to the health or safety in the area
- you have a history of disobeying City regulations or permits, or
- you lied about your information on your application.
Complete your application
Please complete our event form. You need to give us a copy of your insurance certificate.
Give us your application at least 30 days before you want to have your event.
Wait to hear from us
Kuwaad rajooyin oo aan ku soo wargelino.
Before you get started by fax or mail
You need our permission to hold a public event at certain properties near City Hall. These locations include:
- Faneuil Hall
- Sam Adams Park
- Civic Pavilion
- City Hall Plaza
- the lobby of City Hall,
- the Civic Pavilion
If someone else already applied for the space, we may recommend other places for you to use.
We may deny your application if:
- your application is incomplete
- you didn't give us the required insurance certificate
- you’re unable to hold a contract, or to sue and be sued
- you had an event in the past and caused public property damage
- you have unpaid debts with the City
- you plan to have any illegal activities
- your event causes a danger to the health or safety in the area
- you have a history of disobeying City regulations or permits, or
- you lied about your information on your application.
Fill out and give us your application
Print out and complete the event application form. You also need to send us a certificate of insurance. You can fax your application and documents to 617-635-3250, or mail them to:
- Property and Construction Management
- 1 City Hall Square, Room 811
- Boston, MA 02201
- Attn: Event Application
Give us your application at least 30 days before you want to have your event.
Wait to hear from us
Kuwaad rajooyin oo aan ku soo wargelino.
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Contact:
Maareyn Maal
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1 City Hall Square
Room 811Boston, MA 02201-2036