TOWN OF SECAUCUS - BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION - SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION - Complete and submit at least 30 days prior

Sep 17, 2026

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Special Event Permit Application for the Town of Secaucus requires the applicant to complete all questions and submit the form at least 30 days before the event. The document outlines event details, sponsor information, attendance estimates, vendors, and whether fees or advertising charges apply. It also requires plans for site layout, technical setup, security, fire safety, EMS, parking, and sanitation, plus disclosures for items such as fireworks, alcohol, open flame, and temporary structures. The applicant must comply with applicable laws, indemnify the Town, provide insurance, and may be responsible for personnel and related costs if additional Town staff are needed.

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Special Event Permit Application

Submission requirements and fees

Applicant and event information

Promoters, vendors, and participation/advertising fees

Special assistance requests

Required disclosures (fireworks, alcohol, open flame, tents, food)

Plans and provisions

Applicant acknowledgements, indemnification, and insurance

TOWN OF SECAUCUS BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION This Application must be completed in its entirety and submitted at least 30 days prior to the Special Event. All Questions must be fully answered or, if it does not apply to the Event, indicate “NA” for “Not Applicable.” If more space is needed or other documentation is required, please attach to this Application at submission. There is no fee for this Application, however there is a $125.00 permit fee if the Application is approved Please be advised that pursuant to § 73-34(C) of the Town Code, if it is determined by the Chief of Police, Bureau of Fire Prevention, or Superintendent of Public Works, or their respective designees, that it is necessary to have additional Town personnel made available, including, but not limited to police officers, firefighters, emergency medical services (EMS), office of emergency management (OEM), and public works, for the purpose of preserving the public safety and welfare for the Special Event, then the applicant shall be advised prior to issuing the permit. If additional expenses or costs are incurred for the purpose of providing such Town personnel, then the applicant shall be required to pay for same, in accordance with Chapter 73, Article V of the Town Code. The fees for services provided by the municipal departments are available at the Town Clerk’s Office and attached to this Application. For more information, please see Chapter 73, Article IV of the Town Code, titled “Permit Required for Special Events.” Date of Application: Event Title: _________________________________________________ Event Date(s) and Hours: , 20 , from am/pm to am/pm , 20 , from am/pm to am/pm , 20 , from am/pm to am/pm , 20 , from am/pm to am/pm Type of Event: Location of Event1 : Anticipated \# of Persons at Peak of Event2 : Name(s) of Event Sponsor Or Responsible Party(s): Address: _________________________________________________ Telephone: (home) (cell) Email: Person(s) in Charge on Day of Event: Cell: 1 If the Event is being held at on private property, the Applicant, if not the owner of said location, shall submit a permission/authorization letter from the property owner and/or company, on company letterhead. 2 This should include attendees, event staff, vendors, guests, spectators, performers, etc. Identify any promoters, vendors, production companies or other entities involved in conducting this Event: ______________________________________________________________________________ If vendors are involved, are they required to pay any participation fees? Y / N Are you charging fees for advertising during the event? Y / N If you are requesting any special assistance, personnel or equipment from the Town of Secaucus, please describe below: ______________________________________________________________________________ Will any of the following be present3 : Fireworks Display Y / N Alcoholic beverages Y / N Open flame or flame producing devices (inc. pyrotechnics, cooking equipment, etc.) Y / N Tents/Temporary Structure Y/ N Food Vendors/Trucks Y / N Please detail or submit any plan or provisions in place, including any contractor or outside company involved, for the following: Site Plan/Layout/Occupancy Plan (Please identify all entrances, exits, structures, seating, where alcoholic beverages will be served/consumed, seating plan, etc. on Plan): Technical Setup or Structures to Be on Premises (i.e., stage, tents, temporary structures, etc.) ______________________________________________________________________________ 3 If the answer is “yes” to any of the questions, additional permits will be needed. Security Plan: ______________________________________________________________________________ Fire Safety Plan: ______________________________________________________________________________ Emerge

FAQs

When must the Special Event Permit Application be submitted?

It must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the Special Event. Any changes between submission and the event require informing the Town and requesting approval.

Are there fees for the application or permit?

There is no fee for the application itself, but a $125.00 permit fee applies if the application is approved. The applicant may also be required to pay additional Town personnel costs if extra staff are needed.

What plans and documents does the applicant need to provide?

The form requests site plan/layout/occupancy, technical setup or structures, and plans for security, fire safety, emergency medical services, parking, and sanitation. If questions marked yes require additional permits, those must be obtained as well. The applicant must provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the Town of Secaucus as an additional insured prior to approval.

Sep 17, 2026

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