- Events with over 1,000 people in attendance.
- Events permitting City-owned property.
- Events providing food, either for sale or for free. If permitting Lakeview Park, the Jubilee Pavilion has the first right of refusal. For more information, please contact Jubilee Pavilion.
- Events selling merchandise.
- Events requiring sidewalk and road use or closures on City-owned roads, trails, and/or sidewalks.
- Events requiring a tent larger than 20 ft by 30 ft.
- Events requiring licences, including inflatables, carnival items, live animals, alcohol, lotteries and games of chance.
Host an Event
Event organizers host over 100 festivals, events, walks and runs in our community every year. If you are interested in hosting an event in Oshawa, you have come to the right place!
Complete an event application if the event contains any of the following
Fees are associated with the following items
- Events held on City-owned property.
- Events requiring a road closure.
- Events requiring a tent larger than 20 ft by 30 ft.
- Events requiring fire inspections.
- Events requiring licences.
Relevant event applications
We are here to help you through the process. For more information about hosting an event or the applications, email the Events Team.
Oshawa Community Grants
Your event may qualify for our grant program. This program opens for applications in December and closes in January each year.
Helpful links and information
Contact Us
Service Oshawa
Oshawa City Hall
50 Centre St. S.
Oshawa, ON L1H 3Z7
Phone: 905-436-3311
Toll Free: 1-800-667-4292
Email: service@oshawa.ca
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