Request a Free Speech Event Permit

Step 1.Determine if you qualify

We offer a streamlined permit application process for rallies that meet the following requirements:

• The event’s purpose is about public issue speech.
• The event will not involve any food or alcohol sale or consumption.
• No admission will be charged; nothing will be sold and no donations will be solicited.
• You will not be marching or walking to a second location.
• You will not be setting up any tents, tables or structures. 
• You do not need exclusive access to the event location.

If you do not meet the above criteria, you are not eligible for this expedited process and will need to apply for an 18A Special Event Permit and rent your space for the city.

Step 2.Determine what spaces are available 

Please contact the correct city staff to determine if space is available for a Free Speech Event Permit on the date and times you would like. Their contact information is listed below.

Please note that paying events already booked in close proximity to the space you are requested may prevent your requested space from being available for an expressive free speech event using this process and a free speech permit does not give you exclusive access to the space.

This expedited process can only be used for events at:

City Commons Plaza

400 South Orange Avenue
1,000 people max capacity
Contact: City Clerk's Office - 407.246.2251

Senator Beth Johnson Park

59 South Ivanhoe Boulevard
400 people max capacity
Contact: 407.246.2284

Lake Eola Park - area near Robinson Street

1,000 people max capacity
Contact: 407.246.2378

Lake Eola Park - area near Central Boulevard and Eola Drive

1,000 people max capacity
Contact: 407.246.2378

Festival Park

2911 East Robinson Street
1,000 people max capacity
Contact: 407.246.2284

Gaston Edwards Park

1236 North Orange Avenue
1,000 people max capacity
Contact: 407.246.2284

Step 3.Complete an application 

Fill Out the Form 

Step 4.We'll review your application

We will review your application and contact you if we need additional information.

Step 5.Receive your permit

When your permit is approved, we will email it to you.

Step 6.Host your rally

You must keep a copy of your approved permit(s) on you at your rally.