Last chance to have your say on special event regulations

Complete the online survey by December 6 We need your input as we wrap up our review of the by-laws regulating special events on City streets and private and public property. Over the past few months, we’ve been collecting your feedback to recommend changes to the special events by-laws. Now, we need your help determining which recommendations go forward and which need more consideration. Participate in the online survey to have your say on recommendations relating to:

• Permit requirements for special events and demonstrations
• Block parties and street festivals
• Community benefits and impacts
• Event safety
• Noise exemptions

The survey closes on Friday, December 6. Ottawa is a dynamic capital with City services supporting over 500 festivals and special events year-round. These outdoor special events either occur on city streets or have an expected attendance of over 500 people at a time. Under current regulations, demonstrations occurring on City streets also fall under special event regulations. With your input, together we can improve how we regulate and support special events and demonstrations to help grow our economy, enrich our culture, and protect our community and environment.   For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca, call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401) or 613-580-2400 to contact the City using Canada Video Relay Service. You can also connect with us through Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.