§ 6-15. Definitions.

(a)

Applicant. Applicant shall include the person, or other entity applying for the special event permit. Application shall include, but not be limited to, the event's sponsor, organizer, or promoter.

(b)

Special event. A special event is any event that is held in whole or part on property owned, managed or controlled by the City of Galveston, including city right-of-ways, that will:

(1)

Have substantial visitor impact on the City of Galveston, or

(2)

Result in a gathering of large crowds.

A special event as determined by the City of Galveston shall include but not be limited to the following:

(1)

Circus or carnival;

(2)

Temporary outdoor concert, jazz or music festival, except those sponsored by the city;

(3)

Outdoor public exhibition;

(4)

Outdoor cooking contest;

(5)

Parades or processions;

(6)

Community events or celebrations;

(7)

Outdoor public festivals;

(8)

Street dances;

(9)

Fun runs or other events in which city streets are closed.

Special event shall not include Mardi Gras or Dickens on the Strand, which are governed by other provisions of the city Code. In addition, activities at properties under the management and operation of the park board of trustees are excluded from these provisions.

(Ord. No. 01-049, § 2, 7-12-01; Ord. No. 97-64, § 2, 8-14-97)