Events: While DES is accepting applications for consideration, DES is not currently issuing event permits in compliance with the status on allowed gatherings in the phased reopening plan for Washington State as well as the need for new health and safety protocols for the campus. This permit application will earmark the requested date, time and location(s) for your activity date but does not guarantee approval. DES is closely monitoring the situation and at this time do not have enough information to predict when DES will begin regularly issuing event permits.
Displays: DES will begin permitting displays on the Capitol Campus on Dec. 1, 2020. All permitted displays must follow display policy guidelines. Please note, in compliance with Washington Safe Start Plan; gatherings, events, and activities associated with any display are prohibited.
Banners: DES is not issuing permits for banners on the Capitol Way pedestrian bridge due to coronavirus-related employee safety considerations
Please Note: The information you submit on your event application becomes a public record. DES will disclose this information as follows: