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

18 May 2026 Water Lantern Fest Monday 05:00 PM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
22 May 2026 Arts Quest Concert Series Friday 06:00 AM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
22 May 2026 Irving Block PArty Friday 03:30 PM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
22 May 2026 May Fair Friday 04:00 PM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
23 May 2026 Steve Brosky Living in Allentown Saturday 09:00 AM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
29 May 2026 Raub Middle School Block Party Friday 12:00 PM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
30 May 2026 Families First Saturday 11:00 AM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
06 Jun 2026 Nuyorican Hip Hop Bash Saturday 11:00 AM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
06 Jun 2026 PRCP Childrens Fest Saturday 01:00 PM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
12 Jun 2026 Bomba Friday 06:00 PM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
13 Jun 2026 Red White and Blues Saturday 12:00 PM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
14 Jun 2026 6th Street Shelter Day Block Party Sunday 10:00 AM 219 N 6th st. 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