Bureau of Special Events

Location & Hours:

Parks Office (3000 Parkway Blvd)

Monday - Friday

8:00am—4:00pm

About

The Bureau of Special Events is responsible for large-scale special events on behalf of the City. Efforts include Juneteenth, Fourth of July Celebrations and Fireworks, Halloween Festival, Classics and Cruisers on Hamilton Street, Veterans Appreciation Month, and Lights in the Parkway, which will be celebrating it’s 30th anniversary season in 2026.

Contact

Contact Information
Special Events Bureau

Services

Events

04 Oct 2026 Out of the Darkness Walk Sunday 07:00 AM Lehigh Parkway Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
11 Oct 2026 Harvest 5K Sunday 07:00 AM Cedar Beach Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
18 Oct 2026 2026 CROP Hunger Walk Sunday 01:30 PM St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 140 S. Ott St. Allentown, PA 18104 Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
31 Oct 2026 City of Allentown Halloween Walking Parade Saturday 11:00 AM Hamilton st Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
04 Oct 2026 Collegiate Marching Band Festival Sunday 08:00 AM Cedar Beach Park Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
03 Oct 2026 Women's 5k Classic Saturday 07:30 AM Lehigh Parkway Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
03 Oct 2026 Climate Action Plan Public Forum Saturday 02:00 PM Allentown Public Library, 1210 Hamilton St Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
01 Oct 2026 Street Sweeping Thursday 12:00 AM Allentown Pennsylvania

Districts 1, 2, 3, and 9.

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02 Oct 2026 Street Sweeping Friday 12:00 AM Allentown Pennsylvania

Districts 7 and 8.

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05 Oct 2026 Street Sweeping Monday 12:00 AM Allentown Pennsylvania

Districts 1, 2, 4, and 9.

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Laws

Chapter 532 - Special Events
Article VIII § 270-62 - Special Event Fees

Forms

Special Event Application

Resources

How-To Guide for Special Event Applications