Event Planning

The City of Prince Albert plays an important supporting role in many of our local events. City facilities and parks are often the site of events, including the Art Hauser Centre, Kinsmen Park, Little Red River Park, the Riverbank and City Hall and Memorial Square.

We also offer equipment rentals and where applicable. Non-profit organizations can apply for financial support for events through our Waiving of Fees and In-Kind Support Policy, using this application, and the Destination Marketing Fund Grant.

Event Calendar

The www.paevents.ca community calendar is the most comprehensive listing of events happening in Prince Albert.

If you are planning an event, you may find it helpful to review the calendar early to avoid double booking events on the same day(s).

Once your event is booked, consider submitting your event so it is listed on the calendar. This is helpful for planning events and for the promotion of your event.

Outdoor Special Events Information and Application

A special event permit is required for all outdoor events over 25 people.

If you are planning an event, please review the Outdoor Special Event Planning Guide carefully. The guide covers many important areas that you must consider before hosting an event including:

Potential City bylaws and policies that apply
Insurance requirements
Alcohol sales considerations (requires a Special Occasion Permit)
Public Safety
Security and Emergency Medical Services
Concessions and Food Services
Business Licencing
Vehicle Access within Parks
Washroom Access
Admission Charges and Merchandise Sales
Fees and Charges

Outdoor Special Event Application

Your application must include a detailed map of the location of your event in pdf, jpeg or png format. This map must include:

Tents that will be put up
Temporary Stages
Portable Washrooms
Garbage and Recycling locations
Generators

Small Events and Equipment Rentals

Equipment & Kinsmen Park Picnic Shelter Rental ONLINE Application

To book small scale events 25 people or less including birthday parties at the Kinsmen Park West or East Picnic Shelters, bleachers or indoor events using a stage please fill out the Kinsmen Park Picnic Shelter and City Equipment Application.

The following equipment is available:

Kinsmen Park East and West Picnic Shelters (no charge)
Kinsmen Park Amphitheatre (no charge)
Mobile Stage (see application)
Portable Stage (see application)

Culture Plan (MCAP) Micro New & Emerging Event Funding Support

A micro grant is available to support new and emerging community events (including virtual events) that are linked to the Culture Plan (MCAP) and are not supported by the City of Prince Albert Destination Marketing Fund, major event, or special event policies. Requests for funding to a maximum of $500 can be submitted at any time throughout the year.

Events with Alcohol

Vehicle Access within Parks

No unauthorized vehicles are allowed in our parks without written consent ahead of time. The only exception is City vehicles and staff who are there to provide services at the park. Requests should be made two to four weeks before the event by completing and submitting the Vehicle Access Application. If approved, you will be provided a letter with instruction on where the vehicle will be allowed to travel and how long it is allowed to remain in the park.

In accordance with the Recreation Facilities and Public Parks Bylaw No. 13 of 2018, Police and Bylaw Services monitor city parks and have the ability to immobilize or seize vehicles found to be trespassing unlawfully.

We value our parks including the time and energy put into maintaining them and the costs associated with operating them. We want to ensure the parks are in great condition for everyone. We appreciate support from the organizing groups planning events in our outdoor spaces.

Vehicle Access Application

Block Parties and Parades

Permits are required to close a street for a parade or block party.

Block party

A block party is a social gathering where the residents of a particular neighborhood close the street to vehicles.

Parade

A parade means any group of pedestrians marching or walking along a public highway and numbering twenty-five (25) or more or any group of vehicles numbering ten (10) or more and proceeding on a public roadway under a common leadership, except funeral processions and military parades.

Block Party Application Form and Rules

Parade Application Form and Rules

From time-to-time a parade or block party may be denied. In that case, you may appeal the decision by completing the Block Party and Parade Appeal form.

For more information, please see the Block Party Policy and the Parade Policy.

Street Closures for Events

Chartering City-Owned Transit Vehicles

Firework Permits

Lamp Post Banners

Lamp post banners are available on main thoroughfares in the City including 6^th Avenue East, 2^nd Avenue West, 15^th Street and Central Avenue. There are 73 available banner brackets. Banners can be used to promote festivals, cultural, historical, arts, sporting events, fundraising efforts, or other educational or celebratory events.

For more information, please see the Lamp Post Banner Program Policy.

City Council Event Requests and Lapel Pins

Portable Signs

Artist Payment Guidelines

Prince Albert is a vibrant artistic and cultural community. We have many talented artists from visual to theatre, literature to media, and music to dance.

When planning events, it is important to remember that artists need to be paid for their work. This is their profession, just like other professions. You wouldn't ask your dentist to check your teeth for free, or not pay for the security for your event.

Both event organizers and artists need to consider the needs of the artists and show respect for their work with fair payment. Let's keep strengthening our artistic and cultural community. Please review these Artist Payment Guidelines for more details.