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Special Events

 

 CITY OPERATED EVENTS

  
May 20, 2012              Victoria Day Fireworks, Dundas Driving Park
  July 1, 2012                 Canada Day Celebration, Bayfront & Pier 4 Parks

   More information about these events will be added as it
    becomes available.
    




I WANT TO HOLD AN EVENT...

Anyone wishing to hold an outdoor event on City property (i.e. on parks or on roadways) must submit an application to the City’s
Special Event Advisory Team (SEAT)

Please visit the Special Event Advisory Team (SEAT) website to obtain:
  - SEAT Applications
  - SEAT Guidelines
  - Event Producing Resources
  - NOTE: Events on private property that have major impacts on City services may also
    be asked to submit a SEAT application.
Click to go to the SEAT website 






STREET PERFORMANCE ("Busking")
POLICY & GUIDELINES


On December 14th, 2011 City Council approved the City of Hamilton Street Performance Policy & Guidelines. To read the staff report CLICK HERE. The policy is attached to this document as "Appendix A".




● Visit these websites for event listings: 
   
   
   http://www.myhamilton.ca/arts-recreation


   http://www.tourismhamilton.com/events





      http://http://www.theheartofontario.com


 

EVENTS CONTACT INFO

General Inquiries

specialevents@hamilton.ca 
905-546-4646

Jennifer Kaye
Manager, Arts & Events
Jennifer.Kaye@hamilton.ca

Bridget MacIntosh
Festivals & Events Officer
Bridget.MacIntosh@hamilton.ca

Sarah Ehmke
Art & Event Initiatives Coordinator
Sarah.Ehmke@hamilton.ca

Pam Mulholland
Art & Event Initiatives Coordinator
Pam.Mulholland@hamilton.ca
      
Marie MacEachern
Events Coordinator
Marie.MacEachern@hamilton.ca     

Location:
28 James St. N. 2nd floor
Hamilton, Ontario (Lister Block, 2nd floor)

Mailing address:
City of Hamilton
Planning and Economic Development Department
Tourism & Culture Division
P. O. Box 2040
Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5