Special Events Permitted

These may be permitted by the superintendent when:

1. There is a meaningful association between the park area and the event, and

2. The event will contribute to visitor understanding of the significance of the park area.

The National Park Service will not permit the staging of an event in an area that is open to the public, or the closure of an area that is open to the public, when the event

• Is conducted primarily for the material or financial benefit of a for-profit entity; or

• Awards participants an appearance fee or prizes of more than nominal value; or

• Requires in-park advertising or publicities; or

• Charges a separate public admission fee