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.
• Some events or ceremonies may require additional administrative processes. In this case the permitee will be charged an administrative fee. Monitoring fees may also be charged if the event requires staff to be present.
• 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 should be completed in full and emailed to the permit coordinator.
• Please submit applications as far in advance as possible to provide the NPS time to review and process the permit.

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 as far in advance as possible to provide the NPS time to review and process the permit.

 

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.

 

Contact Us

Call or email the permit coordinator.
907-683-9553

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