Public and Private Gathering Permits

2. Public or Private Gathering Permit

   To apply for a Public or Private Gathering Permit in the City of Kenner, please complete the following application form. Ensure all required information is provided to facilitate prompt processing.

   To help ensure a smooth process and allow time to address any questions or concerns, we kindly recommend beginning the permitting process at least 60 days (2 months) before your event. Submitting early is in everyone’s best interest and helps us better serve you and the public.

4. Application Fee & Billing

   A non-refundable $10 application fee is required to initiate routing and administrative review of your permit request.

   Additional fees—such as permit charges, facility rentals, or public safety support—will be calculated based on your application and invoiced separately after departmental review. Payment instructions will be provided once your total fees are finalized.

   Note: No permit will be issued until all applicable fees are paid in full.

6. Kenner Code of Ordinances
   Kenner Code of Ordinances: Permits for Public Gatherings

   All Public Gathering Permits are processed in accordance with Article X, Section 10-200 of the City of Kenner Code of Ordinances, which outlines the requirements, fee structure, and review process for both public and private events held within city limits.

8. Is your event open to the public, advertised or promoted to the public, or is it by invitation only (e.g., private company or family function)?*

   Please select all that apply

   1. Open to the Public
   2. Publicly advertised/promoted
   3. Invitation Only (private event)
12. Corporation or Entity*

    1. Corporation
    2. Entity (non-incorporated entities)
    3. I am registering my event as an individual.
14. Corporation Name*
16. Corporation Address*
18. City*
19. State*
20. Zip Code*
22. Phone Number*
24. Name of Person Responsible (Primary Contact)*
26. Entity Name*
28. Address*
30. City*
31. State*
32. Zip Code*
34. Phone Number*
35. Work Number
37. Email Address*
39. Upload Copy of Articles of Incorporation
41. Is this a non-profit / tax-exempt organization?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
43. Please state intended use of proceeds (must be used exclusively for charitable purposes):*
45. Per Sec 10-200 of the Kenner Code of Ordinances (h), permit fees are calculated as follows: either ten (10) percent of anticipated gross income to be derived from the said public gathering, or two dollars ($2.00) per person anticipated in gross attendance at said public gathering, or two hundred dollars ($200.00) per occurrence (date), Permit fee is determined by whichever is greatest. In no event shall the permit fee be less than two hundred dollars ($200.00).

    1. I understand
47. Does your organization hold tax – exempt status under IRS Code 501 (C)?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
48. Upload copy of IRS exemption under IRS Code 501 (C)*
50. Is this a church or school?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
52. Louisiana Secretary of State

    All entities (businesses and non-profits) applying for a Public Gathering Permit are required to be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State.

    Please upload your Louisiana Business Filing which can be pulled from the Secretary of State website, if needed.

56. General Information
58. Please state the purpose of the gathering*
60. Requested Start Date of Event *
    Requested Start Date of Event
61. Event End Date
    Event End Date
62. Request Time(s) of Event:*
    Request Time(s) of Event: Start Time

    —

    Request Time(s) of Event: End Time
64. If your event extends over multiple days, please provide a schedule:
66. List all foods and beverage items that will be available for free or purchased during the event*
68. Are these food/drink items being sold at the event?*

    1. Yes
    2. No (food/drinks are free)
70. Will the food items be cooked on-site?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
72. Upload a diagram of cooking equipment and/or generator placement*

    Please upload a map of the entire event layout and specifically show where cooking will take place.

74. Will alcoholic beverages be served?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
76. Will alcoholic beverages be sold?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
78. Do you have a state license number?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
79. If yes, please provide State License No.
81. Have you applied for a City of Kenner Temporary Alcohol Permit (Special Events – 501(c) Nonprofits Only)*

    1. Yes
    2. No

    Nonprofit organizations with valid 501(c) tax-exempt status and domiciled in the City of Kenner may be eligible for a temporary City Alcohol Permit to sell low-alcohol content beverages at special events. This permit is granted by City Council via resolution and is only available if net proceeds are used exclusively for charitable purposes.

    Applications must be submitted through the Department of Inspections and Code Enforcement. Additional fees and insurance requirements may apply.

    This permit is separate from any required State ATC permit and is only available to eligible nonprofits.

83. Electronic Signature Agreement*

    I hereby certify that the information provided is true and correct, and that I am properly authorized by the named organization to make this application. I am aware that a State permit must also be obtained to sell alcoholic beverages at this event, and that State law allows only twelve (12) three (3) day alcoholic beverage permits in a calendar year.

    1. I agree.
85. Electronic Signature*
89. Location of Proposed Gathering
91. Event Location:*

    1. Private Property (e.g., business, school, parking lot)
    2. Public Property (e.g., park, street, city facility)
    3. Both

    If you are not the owner of the property, written permission will need to be obtained from the property owner and verified by the City.

93. Name of Facility*
95. Facility Owner
97. Address of Facility*
99. City
100. State*
101. Zip Code*
103. Number of People (including participants)*
105. Will there be a gate/ticket charge?*

     1. Yes
     2. No
107. Amount ($)*
108. Total anticipated gross income ($)*
110. If the requested Public Gathering is to be held in a building, is building approved for occupancy?*

     1. Yes
     2. No
     3. N/A
112. Is there an occupational license?*

     1. Yes
     2. No
     3. N/A
114. Will any portion of the event be held in a tent?*

     1. Yes
     2. No
115. Tent size/type*
117. Will any portion of the event take place in the proposed location's parking lot?*

     (Will there be any activity related to the event, besides parking, taking place in the facility parking lot)

     1. Yes
     2. No
119. Will there be inflatables and/or bounce houses?*

     1. Yes
     2. No
121. Upload a site layout*

     Please upload a map or site plan showing the entire event layout.  

125. Amusement Rides
127. Will there be amusement rides?*

     1. Yes
     2. No
129. Amusement Company Name*
130. Contact Person*
132. Phone Number*
133. Company E-mail Address*
135. Company Address *
137. City*
138. State*
139. Zip Code*
143. Street Closures/Block Party
145. Is there a request to have a public street closed?*

     1. Yes
     2. No
147. If yes, please indicate the street names where the closure is being requested*

     (if the street closure is approved, the City of Kenner will deliver the appropriate barricades. These barricades shall be returned to the same area that they were dropped, in order for them to be collected after the event.)

      

151. Block Party Affidavit

     1. I understand.

     APPLICANT will not hold the block party until all neighbors and businesses on the affected block(s) are notified in writing using the city provided notice in accordance with City of Kenner Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Section 10-200(b).

     APPLICANT agrees to protect, defend, indemnify, save, and hold harmless the City of Kenner, all City Departments, Agencies, Boards and Commissions, its officers, agents, servants, and employees, including volunteers, from and against any and all claims, demands, expense, and liability arising out of injury or death to any person or the damage, loss, or destruction of any property which may occur or in any way grow out of any act or omission of APPLICANT, their agents, servants, and employees, or any and all costs, expenses, and/or attorney fees incurred by APPLICANT as a result of any claims, demands, and/or causes of action, except for those claims, demands, and/or causes of action arising out of the negligence of the City of Kenner, all City Departments, Agencies, Boards, Commissions, its agents, representatives, and/or employees.

155. Insurance Requirements: *

     1. I understand

     Insurance requirements vary depending on the type of event. Parades, festivals, and other large public gatherings require Commercial General Liability insurance with a minimum limit of $1,000,000.  If beer, wine and/or liquor are sold at an event, a minimum limit of $1,000,000 Liquor Liability insurance is required.  If the event charges an entry fee and beer, wine and/or liquor is included, a minimum limit of $1,000,000 Liquor Liability insurance is required.  If amusements rides and/or inflatables are scheduled at an event, evidence of Commercial General Liability insurance with a minimum limit of $1,000,000 is required of the amusement rides vendor and/or the inflatables vendor. A certificate of insurance, evidencing the required coverages, naming the City of Kenner as an Additional Insured and providing a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the City of Kenner must be provided with the permit application.    If insurance coverage is not secured at the time of application, a letter of intent from the insurance provider must be submitted for the application to be processed. A copy of the certificate of insurance must then be provided no later than 96 hours (4 days) prior to the event. Block parties generally do not require insurance, and smaller gatherings may also be exempt at the City’s discretion.

159. Police Detail Requirements:*

     1. I understand that once my application is submitted, I must contact the Kenner Police Department Detail Office — Lt. Tusa at ltusa@kennerpd.com (504-712-2401) or Sgt. Verdun at sverdun@kennerpd.com (504-712-2219) — to determine if a police detail is required for my event.

     The Kenner Police hourly detail rate is a minimum of $40.00 an hour with a 4-hour minimum per officer and $50.00 an hour with a 4-hour minimum per officer for all traffic related details or the production for television and movie purposes. If the detail falls on a declared holiday the minimum hourly rate is $60.00 an hour with a 4-hour minimum per officer.  The officer is to be paid directly by either check, cash or direct deposit at the conclusion of the detail.

163. Acknowledgement:*

     1. I understand that submission of this application does not guarantee approval; that private events on public property will be reviewed administratively; that public gatherings may require City Council approval; and that I am responsible for complying with all City ordinances, safety requirements, and permit conditions.
167. Electronic Signature Agreement

     By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be signed in the sense of a traditional paper document, 2) by signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, and 3) you may still be required to provide a traditional signature at a later date.

     1. I agree.
169. Date
     Date
170. Electronic Signature
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171. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
172. Email address

     This field is not part of the form submission.

173. Submit Submit and Print

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