Denver Parks and Recreation will open all currently operating recreation centers to the public as cooling centers during regular business hours.Denver Central Library will open at 11 a.m. and extend hours to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Carla Madison Recreation Center will open at 8 a.m. and extend hours until 8 p.m. on both days.
The Denver Fire Department Fire Prevention Division is dedicated to the safety of all citizens and to the efficiency of well-planned and executed events. As a host of Public functions, you are also aware that safety must remain foremost in your efforts. We look forward to working with you to ensure safety for your patrons, customers, and employees. We believe communication is key to successful relationships, and hope that the following information, which addresses our common goal of public safety through permits and floor plan approvals are one component of that communication.
Please review the DFD Special Events Guideline to determine if your Assembly Occupancy and/or Special Event requires a DFD Special Event Permit. If a permit is required, please review the Special Events Permit Application process, and submit your application at least 45 days before your event or operation. For your convenience, you can also view our Fee Schedule.
DFD_Special_Events_Guidelines.pdf(PDF, 198KB) Special-Events-Permit-Application-Process.pdf(PDF, 3MB) Permit-Fees_REV-4.28.23.pdf(PDF, 402KB)
SpecialEventsDFD@denvergov.org