Lafayette Downtown
Festival Plaza Regulations

• Glass containers of any kind are not permitted.
• Consumption and sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited, unless the person or party acquires a special permit from the City of Lafayette.
• Private motor vehicles are not permitted within the Festival Plaza area.
• Littering is prohibited.  Please use trash receptacles provided.
• Dogs must be leashed at all times and are not allowed within the Festival Plaza water feature.
• No vending or peddling of merchandise shall be allowed unless such activity is operated by or with the approval of the City of Lafayette.
• No commercial or private advertising or signage shall be allowed unless approved by the City of Lafayette as part of a community event.
• Pollution of the water fountain/feature is strictly prohibited.
• Bicycles and skate boards are prohibited within the Plaza.
• The use of the Plaza for scheduled (reserved) activities/events shall be allowed between 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., unless otherwise approved by the City of Lafayette.
• Persons or parties possessing a permit for an approved community event shall have priority for using certain amenities of the Festival Plaza area only.  Such a permit may or may not constitute exclusive use of all Plaza amenities.  Permits must be available for inspection at all times.
• Noise Ordinance - Any use of sound amplifying equipment requires a Special Events and/or Sound Amplification Permit available through the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 1290 South Public Road, Lafayette, Colorado.
• Special approval must be received for items such as dunk tanks, any kind of carnival setup, carnival games or activities, catering services, or use of tents, etc.  A written request must be submitted to the Community Development Department at the time reservation is made.

Violation of any of the above rules and regulations are subject to a fine as prescribed in the Lafayette Code of Ordinances.

Festival Plaza Reservation Permit Application.pdf (288.7KB)   Use this application to reserve the Festival Plaza for your event.

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