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

05 Dec 2026 Tree Lighting Ceremony Saturday 12:00 AM Allentown Arts Park 24-32 N 5th St Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
25 Dec 2026 City Hall Closed in Observance of Christmas Day Friday 12:00 AM Allentown Pennsylvania

City Hall will reopen on Monday, December 28th at 8:00 AM.

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31 Dec 2026 New Year's Eve Celebration w/ Puck Drop Thursday 12:00 AM Soldiers and Sailors Monument; 47 S 7h 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