SevenVenues staff are primarily working remotely.
Call (757)664-6880 for information about permits.
SevenVenues oversees the permitting process for the first amendment protected expressive activities including, but not limited to assemblies, marches, processions, non-Commercial Parades, and religious ceremonies.
Learn more about expressive activities (PDF).
What restrictions are applied to Expressive Activity Permits?
- The City can impose only content-neutral time, place and manner restrictions.
- Equipment setup requests will be reviewed/approved on a case by case basis.
- An Expressive Activity Permit (PDF) is required for all expressive activities with 30 or more participants in expected attendance.