Public Events in Phoenix City Parks or on City Streets
Phoenix city streets are the site of dozens of public special events each year such as parades, runs, cycling races and parades while city parks host everything from family reunions and birthday parties to large public events.
Our City Park Public Event Planner outlines everything you need to know to plan and conduct an event or gathering in a city park -- from small family picnics to large, public events. If you wish to use a city street for an event, our City Street Special Event Planner outlines everything you need to know. One of the biggest street events in the city is the APS Electric Light Parade. The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department produces the Electric Light Parade every year on the first Saturday in December. The parade is one of the largest special events in the state and dazzles spectators with dozens of lighted floats, entries and performing groups. Check out the 2011 Electric Light Parade award-winning entries for a taste of the lighted spectacle the parade brings to central Phoenix. For more information on participating in the 2012 parade, call 602-261-8069.
Organizers of most public events on city property are required to hold liability insurance for their event. To simplify this process, the City of Phoenix has created a tenant user liability insurance program. The program gives you an easy way to obtain the event liability insurance that automatically meets the city's coverage standards.
If you're holding a public event in a Phoenix city park or on city streets, you're eligible to rent the department's mobile "Showmobile" stage and its professional sound system. Please check below for information on City Mobile Stage and Sound System rental for your event. Costs vary depending on the nature of the rental, but you can check our event equipment information below to get a general estimate of rental costs.
Small Showmobile is 15 ft. deep X 17 ft. wide.
Showmobile comes with two staff. Set up and tear down time is 4 hours, plus time of event. 2 hour event minimum.
Cost:
Cost for 2 hour event is $955.
Each additional event hour would cost $135.
Large Showmobile (not including dance floor)
14 ft. deep X 36 ft. wide. Showmobile comes with three staff. Set up and tear down time is 4 hours, plus time of event. 2 hour event minimum.
Cost:
Cost for two hour event would be $1315.
Each additional event hour will cost $195.
For nighttime use event producer will need to rent a 25kw generator to operate lights and sound. Daytime events will be able to operate off Showmobile generator. (Generator provided cannot operate lights and sound together).
Sound Equipment Only
Microphones, stands, speakers, amplifiers, mixer board, CD and cassette player. Two sound technicians provided.
Set up and tear down time is 4 hours, plus time of event. 2 hour event minimum.
Cost:
Cost for a two hour event is $810.
Each additional event hour will cost $135.
All events must take place in Phoenix Parks or on City of Phoenix Right of Way.
For reservations contact Joe Swicklik 602 261-8645 E-mail joseph.c.swicklik@phoenix.gov