Events on City roads and sidewalks

The City of Markham receives applications for festivals and community events on city roads and sidewalks. All planned events, including parades, races, festivals and street parties involving or impacting sidewalks or streets require a road occupancy permit.

Events requesting to use city roads and/or sidewalks are required to submit the following documents for City review and approval:

1. Road Occupancy Permit Application Form
2. Certificate of Insurance
3. Event Site/Route Map
4. Traffic Management Plan
5. Public Notification of Road Use Notice/Letter

Permit fees and additional logistical requirements apply depending on the scale and scope of the event.

If your event needs a Road Occupancy Permit, please refer to the Application Timelines above to ensure the required application timelines.

Find out who owns the road before you apply

Submit a road/sidewalk closure (Road Occupancy Permit) application

Events on Regional roads

Permission to close a Regional road for a community event must be submitted directly to York Region. Visit the York Region website for more information about requesting a regional road.

Find out who owns the road before you apply

Apply for a Regional road closure

Markham Civic Centre

101 Town Centre Boulevard

Flag Raising Ceremony

The City of Markham permits the use of the Community Flag Pole(s) at Markham Civic Centre in accordance with the City’s Community Flag Raisings & Flag Protocol Policy.

Flag raising event applications will be accepted for requests on Monday to Sunday, between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. Flag raisings are not available on statutory holidays.

This space is suitable for events up to one hour in length, with a maximum of 100 people. Permit/booking fees apply and additional logistical requirements may be required.

Flag Raising Ceremony Application - Apply Now

Community Events - Conference/Forum/Summit

The City of Markham permits the use of the Council Chamber for Community Events (Conference/Forum/Summit) at Markham Civic Centre. Please direct any questions and return the completed application form to: specialevents@markham.ca.

Once the completed application form has been received and reviewed, an Event Lead with the City will work with you through the event planning process.

Permit/booking fees apply and additional logistical requirements may be required.

Community Event Application - Apply Now

Millennium Bandstand

146 Main Street Unionville 

The City of Markham permits community events and entertainment performances at the Millennium Bandstand between May 1 and October 30 annually, weather permitting. This space is suitable for one-day events. Permit/booking fees apply and additional logistical requirements may be required depending on the size and scope of the request.

Unionville BIA is managing and permitting the Millennium Bandstand facility for the City of Markham in 2023.

Please direct any questions to: events@unionvilleinfo.com

Public Parks

The City of Markham is presently piloting applications for public park events, offering rentals of selected parks for community based events. Markham's public parks boast a diverse array of features, elements, and sites of varying sizes tailored to accommodate your group's needs.

The four public parks that are available for applications:

• Ada Mackenzie Park - 185 South Park Rd, Thornhill, ON L3T 0B6 - Site Map (PDF)
• Milne Dam Conservation Park - 8251 McCowan Rd, Markham, ON L3P 3J3 - Site Map (PDF)
• Simonston Park - 15 Simonston Blvd, Markham, ON  - Site Map (PDF)
• Wismer Park - 980 Bur Oak Ave, Markham, ON L6E 0E1  - Site Map (PDF)

 Deadline for submissions is Friday, April 5th 2024.

Applications will be reviewed by April 2024, accepted applicants will be contacted by City of Markham staff to further discuss the event and components.

Outdoor Event Season - June to October

Minimum Notice - 10 weeks.

Black out dates for 2024 season:

• June 1-2, 8-9, 14-16, 29-30
• July 1
• August 16-18
• September 6-8

Public Park Application – Apply Now

Markham Museum

Markham Museum brings the present and past together. Learn about our city’s history and the tools we use today in our changing world. The 25-acre Museum site offers:

• Exhibits
• School programs
• Public programs
• Events
• Private event venues
• Research facilities

For more information, visit Markham Museum -Renting Space contact us at museuminfo@markham.ca or call us at 905-305-5970.