Religious Events

Religious events that take place on streets or sidewalks require a permit. If your religious organization is holding an act of public worship to serve a benefit to the community on streets or sidewalks, then you are required to obtain a permit. Religious events are categorized into three event types: Sukkot, Mobile Unit, or Ceremony. Read below for more information or apply here.

When hosting a religious event, keep in mind the following:

• Applications must be submitted 60 days prior to the event
• Applicants must be a member of a religious organization with an indigenous relationship to the block or the community and given permission by their neighbors
• Nonprofit applicants must provide nonprofit status documentation with their application
• The event is limited to one day and one block
• Rain dates are not permitted
• Applicants must select the religious event type: Ceremony, Mobile Unit, or Sukkot
• No fundraising, or sale of goods or services can take place at the religious event
  • If you would like to sell food or other items at your event, read more about hosting a single block festival
• Valid for an act of worship only
  • If you would like to have rides and inflatable such as bounce houses at your event, read more about hosting a block party
• You may require additional permits, such as:
  • All amplified sound, such as background music, musical performances or speaking programs, requires a permit from the New York Police Department
  • Generators require a certificate from the New York Fire Department. When generators are over 40kw they also require a certificate from the New York Department of Environmental Protection

Apply for a Religious Event Permit