The Board of Aldermen approved the Special Events Ordinance at the September 17, 2024, Board Meeting. 

Special Event Permit must be submitted 30 days prior to the event. 

A separate Vendor form is required for each vendor. 

Food Trucks will be inspected by the Southaven Fire Department. 

Certain instances require additional Board approval. 

Fees based on crowd size (<1,000 participants are free, once it goes over that, fees apply)

Read the full details outlined in the ordinance:

Special Events Ordinance

Special Events Permit Application

Fire Department Permit and Fee Schedule

Please contact the City Clerk's office with any questions at 662-280-6554.