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

27 Jun 2026 Water Lantern Fest Monday 05:00 PM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More: Water Lantern Fest
27 Jun 2026 Happy Full Day Saturday 10:00 AM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More: Happy Full Day
27 Jun 2026 Climate Action Plan South Side Forum Saturday 02:00 PM Fearless Fire Company (1221 S. Front Street) Allentown Pennsylvania All need to sign up ahead of time here: Community Forum Registration Link Read More: Climate Action Plan South Side Forum
27 Jun 2026 Tyrese 4 You Foundation Community Night Saturday 05:00 PM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More: Tyrese 4 You Foundation Community Night
27 Jun 2026 Allentown Soccer Watch Party Saturday 06:00 PM Jordan Park Allentown Pennsylvania Join the City of Allentown for the Jordan Park Mini Pitch Ribbon Cutting and Allentown Soccer Watch Party on Saturday, June 27! Colombia vs. Portugal. Read More: Allentown Soccer Watch Party
02 Jul 2026 TNT Summer Showcase Classic Thursday 08:00 AM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More: TNT Summer Showcase Classic
04 Jul 2026 4th of July Celebration Saturday 12:00 PM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More: 4th of July Celebration
10 Jul 2026 Bomba at the Beach Friday 06:00 PM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More: Bomba at the Beach
11 Jul 2026 Community Bike Works Repair Day Saturday 12:00 PM The Path - 9th and Hamilton Allentown Pennsylvania Read More: Community Bike Works Repair Day
17 Jul 2026 Arts Quest Concert Series Friday 06:00 PM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More: Arts Quest Concert Series
19 Jul 2026 PRCP Parade & Festivals Sunday 12:00 PM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More: PRCP Parade & Festivals
24 Jul 2026 2026 LV Awesome Fest Friday 08:00 AM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More: 2026 LV Awesome Fest

Laws

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

Forms

Special Event Application

Resources

How-To Guide for Special Event Applications