Special Events & Related Outdoor Permits

You will need to create an account on the OpenGov/ViewPoint Cloud permitting system if you do not already have one. Permit applications are now in OpenGov/ViewPoint Cloud.

• Full list of Town licenses and permits

Special Event and Other Permits Managed by the Town Manager's Office

Patriots' Day Vendors

If you wish to vend food or merchandise in Lexington on Patriots' Day, you must read the guidelines and apply by the last Monday in March.

• Guidelines (PDF)
• Submit a permit application - deadline for 2023 Patriots' Day has passed.

Special Events

Please allow at least 30 days for approval. If your event is within the next 30 days, please call the Town Manager's Office at 781-698-4540 before filling out an application.

• Guidelines (PDF)
• Submit a permit application.

Block Parties

• Submit a permit application.

Sandwich Board Signs

• Submit a permit application.

Banners

Note: Banner Permits are temporarily suspended due to Center Streetscape Project (effective July 1, 2022)

• Pole Banner Policy (PDF)
• Massachusetts Avenue Street Banner Policy (PDF)
• Submit a permit application.

Street Performers

• Guidelines (PDF).
• Submit a permit application.

Contact Us

If you are looking for a permit not on this page, please review the full list of Town licenses and permits.

If you have any questions, please call 781-698-4544.