The city's Community Services Department has approved decision to not issue Special Event Permits through January 1, 2021
The City of Renton is not issuing permits for major events until further notice - adhering to guidance from the State of Washington and Public Health - Seattle & King County. These include major cultural events, run/walk events, street events, festivals, and vendor fairs.
To prevent the further spread of COVID-19 in the Puget Sound region, Washington Governor Jay Inslee issued the "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order prohibiting public gatherings on February 29, 2020. On June 1, Governor Inslee issued his Safe Start proclamation that transitions from "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" to "Safe Start, Stay Healthy" through a county-by-county phased reopening.
Currently, King County is in Phase 2 of the Governor's phased re-opening strategy. Under the Governor's plan, gatherings of over 50 people are not allowed until Phase 4.
Under Phase 2, all major events, run/walk events, street events, festivals and vendor fairs remain prohibited. The City of Renton continues to monitor developments from the Governor's office, and guidance from Public Health-Seattle & King County, the Washington Department of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention regarding COVID-19 and all re-opening guidance.
The city's Community Services Department has approved an administrative decision to not issue Special Event Permits through January 1, 2021. The Committee normally requires 90 days to coordinate major events, and with the expectation of more information to review with Phased health and social distancing requirements, the required lead time cannot be reduced.