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

28 Dec 2026 Lights in the Parkway - Kwanzaa Celebration Monday 05:30 PM Lehigh Parkway Allentown Pennsylvania in partnership with Resurrected Life Community Church. Read More
31 Dec 2026 New Year's Eve Celebration w/ Puck Drop Thursday 10:00 PM Soldiers and Sailors Monument; 47 S 7h St Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
04 Jan 2027 Lights in the Parkway - Three Kings Day Monday 05:30 PM Lehigh Parkway Allentown Pennsylvania with live nativity scene, and a live parranda in partnership with La Mega, ICDI, United Way and PRCP and live entertainment by a True Love Story. Read More

Laws

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

Forms

Special Event Application

Resources

How-To Guide for Special Event Applications