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

07 Nov 2026 Marching Band Championships Saturday 08:00 AM Cedar Creek Parkway Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
01 Nov 2026 Dia de los Muertos Festival Sunday 02:30 PM Arts Park Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
15 Nov 2026 D&L Race Fest Sunday 07:00 AM Hamilton & 8th St Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
25 Nov 2026 Lights in the Parkway 5k Wednesday 07:00 PM Lehigh Parkway Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
28 Nov 2026 West End Block Party Saturday 12:00 PM 19th & Liberty st Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
30 Nov 2026 Lights in the Parkway’s - 30th Year Anniversary Celebration Monday 05:30 PM Lehigh Parkway Allentown Pennsylvania This year, we’re celebrating our 30th Anniversary by bringing back one of the most nostalgic experiences of all—the beloved Horse & Carriage rides (more details to follow) and live enterta... Read More
02 Nov 2026 Street Sweeping/Leaf Pick-Up Monday 12:00 AM Allentown Pennsylvania

Street Sweeping - Districts 1, 2, and 9.

Leaf Pick-Up - Districts 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.

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03 Nov 2026 Street Sweeping/Leaf Pick-Up Tuesday 12:00 AM Allentown Pennsylvania

Street Sweeping - Districts 1, 2, and 9.

Leaf Pick-Up - Districts 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.

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04 Nov 2026 Street Sweeping/Leaf Pick-Up Wednesday 12:00 AM Allentown Pennsylvania

Street Sweeping - Districts 1, 2, 3, and 9.

Leaf Pick-Up - Districts 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.

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05 Nov 2026 Street Sweeping/Leaf Pick-Up Thursday 12:00 AM Allentown Pennsylvania

Street Sweeping - Districts 1, 2, 3, and 9.

Leaf Pick-Up - Districts 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.

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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