Applications & Forms
Event Application
A Special Event is any organized activity that occurs, either wholly or partially, on City of Newark Property and requires the provision and coordination of City of Newark Services for its successful execution.
To hold a Special Event, please complete and submit an application at least sixty (60) days prior to the event start date, except for First Amendment activities or demonstrations. Please note that late applications will incur a fee, so be sure to submit within the specified time frame.
Your application must include all necessary information and documents for processing. Assuming there are no issues or concerns related to the processing of your application, you should receive your special event permit within 20 working days from the date of receipt
Applications, except for First Amendment activities, require a non-refundable $50 application processing fee, which must be paid in the form of a money order, cashier’s check, or certified check made out to the City of Newark when the application is submitted.
Please note that Newark City Parks Foundation maintains the right to refuse applications based on factors such as availability, security, and event protocols, among others.
Questions? Call (201) 341-8311 or email hello@newarkcityparks.org for assistance. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response.
Vending Opportunities
There are over 100 events taking place in Newark’s downtown parks throughout the summer season. Vending at events can provide you with plenty of opportunities to maximize your reach and spread brand awareness in your local community.
The Newark City Parks application for special event vendors is for anyone interested in vending at events at any of Newark’s Downtown parks. To begin this process, please complete this form.
There is a non-refundable fee of $50.00 for each applicant. You will be given instructions once your form has been reviewed. Please note: A completed application does not guarantee vendor approval.
Vendor Fee Structure:
Individual Events: $50 each
10-Event Package: $400 total
House Music Package: $490 for 14 events (Afterwork Wednesdays + Riverfront House)
If you are applying to vend at events in any of the five downtown Newark parks — Military Park, Harriet Tubman Square, Mulberry Commons, Lincoln Park, or Riverfront Park — please do not go to City Hall for vendor registration or information.
Instead, contact our team directly by calling (201) 341-8311 or emailing us at:
vendors@newarkcityparks.org or hello@newarkcityparks.org
Please Note:
Do not sign up for any event until you have received confirmation from Newark City Parks Foundation staff.
We only manage events in the five downtown parks listed above. If your event is elsewhere in the city, you will need to contact the appropriate department or agency directly.
This helps ensure that all vendor applications are properly coordinated and approved for your intended event. Thank you for your cooperation!
Questions? Email vendors@newarkcityparks.org for assistance. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response.
Our vendor checklist can be found here: Vendor Checklist
Become a Volunteer!
Volunteers are the heart of the city of Newark and we need people like you, who value their community and have the heart to serve!
It is because of you that we are able to provide the community with valuable resources, staffing for special events and community clean-up events that help to create a safe and friendly green space for anyone who visits one of our downtown parks.
Newark City Parks Foundation is looking to build a caring and committed community of people who give their time towards building a healthier and cleaner Newark. We welcome residents, community organizations, creative artist, high school students, college students, retires, veterans, companies, businesses and just about anyone looking to use their time to give back. As a volunteer for NCPF, you’re contributing to a better Newark!