The Town of High River believes that people build communities and that citizens are critical in contributing to the vitality and high quality of life in our community. The Town of High River is committed to the community’s use of public spaces to initiate, manage and implement community events which increase the beauty and integrity of the community, promote ongoing citizen engagement, enhance community pride and showcase High River as a vital community to live, work and play.

Special Event Resources

• Special Events Application Form
• Special Event Reference Guide

Organizers will be required to submit a Special Events Application Form if one or more of these elements are met:

• A Public Event or a Private Event held in the Public Realm which impacts or restricts typical public access to the Public Realm;
• Requires a road closure;
• Requires the use of a facility outside of its intended purpose, or the usage of the facility restricts the public’s usual access to the facility, or the event is held outside of the regular hours of operation for the facility.

Applications for all Special Events are to be submitted at a minimum of 45 business days prior to the Special Event date

Click here to start your application process

For more information on the Special Event Application Process, view the form above or contact events@highriver.ca.

Insurance Requirements

The Town of High River requires insurance for the usage of Town facilities and for special events hosted on Town of High River property. Residents and businesses may get insurance via their own insurance provider, or they can get insurance via the Towns insurer.

If you choose to utilize the Towns insurer, residents or businesses can request a Certificate of Insurance by filling out the form at the link below.

• Town’s Insurance Program Portal

Please email your certificate of insurance to events@highriver.ca.