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

24 Jul 2026 2026 LV Awesome Fest Friday 08:00 AM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
26 Jul 2026 Lehigh County DA's Cookout Sunday 11:00 AM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
26 Jul 2026 Indian Heritage Sunday 03:00 PM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
31 Jul 2026 Heritage Classic Friday 09:00 AM Clyde Bosket Park Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
31 Jul 2026 DCI Eastern Classic Friday 07:00 PM Cedar Beach Park & J. Birney Crum Stadium Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
04 Aug 2026 National Night Out Tuesday 05:30 PM Cedar Beach Park Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
08 Aug 2026 PRCP Back to School Event Saturday 10:00 AM Bucky Boyle Park Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
09 Aug 2026 Classics & Cruisers Sunday 12:00 PM Downtown Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
12 Aug 2026 ASD Back to School Bash Wednesday 10:00 AM Cedar Beach Park Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
20 Aug 2026 Salvation Army Annual Backpack Distribution Thursday 10:00 AM Parking lot of 144 N 8th Street building Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
21 Aug 2026 ArtsQuest Concert Series Friday 06:00 PM Union Terrace Allentown Pennsylvania A night of free music and fun on Fridays. Once a Month. Brought to you by ArtsQuest. Read More
22 Aug 2026 International Cultural Festival Saturday 12:00 PM Cedar Creek Park Allentown Pennsylvania 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