Permits: Weddings, Ceremonies, and Gatherings

Weddings, Ceremonies, and Other Organized Gatherings

• A special use permit with a $200 application fee is required for most events or ceremony for groups larger than 12 held at any location within Denali National Park and Preserve. Most ceremonies in the park are brief and simple; elaborate ceremonies do not work well in the park’s natural setting.
• Party size determines which locations may be used for ceremonies. Contact the permit coordinator for more information.
• Ceremonies may not impede the activities of other park visitors; areas may not be roped off or blocked in any way.
• No littering, such as the releasing of balloons or throwing of rice, birdseed, flower petals or any other natural or artificial material.
• Special Use Permit application (5 or fewer participants, minimal equipment)
• Special Use Permit application (6+ participants or substantial equipment needs)

First Amendment Activities

• First Amendment activities include organized public assemblies, demonstrations, speechmaking, and distributing printed materials.
• First Amendment demonstration locations for groups that involve 25 or fewer person are defined in Superintendent’s Compendium and include all outdoor areas in the Frontcountry Developed Area - excluding campgrounds, the NPS kennels, and the NPS dog yard. Demonstrations must not block ingress or egress to buildings or roadways.
• Demonstrations involving 26 or more individuals must have a special use permit issued by the Superintendent.
• Application (no application fee). Please submit applications at least ten days in advance of activities.

 

How to Apply

1. Identify if your activity requires a permit
2. Identify the correct application for your permit
3. Complete the application and email it to the Permit Coordinator
4. The Permit Coordinator will provide directions to pay your application fee (if applicable) on Pay.gov

Application fees are non-refundable.Directions for submitting an application and payment via mail can be found on the application.

 

Contact Us

The Permit Coordinator can help determine if your gathering will require a permit and answer questions about the process. Please send us an email.

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