Event permits
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Apply for a permit for a big event
If you want to organise an event which will have a major impact on the public space, such as a festival, then you need a permit for a big event.
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Apply for a permit for a small event
Do you want to organise an event that will have a relatively big impact on the public space such as a neighbourhood party, sports competition, parade, remembrance ceremony, pop concert or dance party? Then you need a permit.
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Report an event
If you want to organise an event which has a minor impact on the public space, such as a neighbourhood party on a square, in a park or on the street, it is enough to report it.
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Temporary permit to serve alcohol
You may not serve alcohol without a permit. You can obtain an exemption to the ban on serving alcohol for special occasions such as an event.
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Apply for a permit to hold a private market
Would you like to organise a private market or street festival? These may be held in 1 of the designated locations. You need a permit for this.
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Apply for a licence to perform as a street artist
Do you want to perform as a street artist? For example, as a musician, acrobat, artist or portrait artist? Visit a police station.
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Request crowd control barriers for street parties
Are you organising a street party in the public space? Then you must ensure the area is closed off using crowd control barriers. You can borrow them free of charge.
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Exemption for retractable traffic barriers
Pedestrian zones are closed off by retractable traffic barriers at fixed times. You can apply for an exemption if needed.
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Announce a demonstration
Would you like to hold a demonstration or protest in The Hague? You will need to announce this to the mayor.