Lancaster Office of Promotion (LOOP)

Looking to reserve public space for an event? You’ll need to submit an event permit application, depending on the type of event you’re hosting. As a reminder, the public is welcome to use parks and public spaces recreationally.

• Block Party Permits are required to host a neighborhood block party on the public right of way (street, sidewalk, public park, etc.)
• Penn Square Activity Permits are required to host events in the Fulton or Heritage quadrants of Penn Square. Please note, the Fountain and Lancaster Marriott/Lancaster County Convention Center quadrants are not available for events.
• Special Event Permits are required for large-scale events such as festivals/concerts, runs/races, or community events that could have an impact on public property, infrastructure, or other resources.

Have questions? Email Alissa Calhoun at acalhoun@cityoflancasterpa.gov.

Barricades
The City of Lancaster will no longer provide barricades for street closures, crowd control, or other uses. Event hosts are responsible for procuring any necessary barricades, including water for filling if necessary.

Trash Removal
Event hosts are responsible for all trash remediation, including providing recepticals and removal of trash after the event.

LOOP oversees the City of Lancaster’s tourism and destination marketing efforts. Working with partners like Lancaster City Alliance and Discover Lancaster, LOOP works to tell the Lancaster City story to residents and visitors alike through the Visit Lancaster City brand.