Events on the river
There are over 150 events held on Melbourne's rivers each year so it is important they are well planned and managed.
Parks Victoria issues permits for organised events on the Yarra and Maribyrnong rivers (including Victoria Harbour).
To obtain a permit, event organisers need to follow these steps.
Step 1: Plan the event
Events must meet set objectives and criteria. Parks Victoria's objectives and criteria for managing events held on the rivers are provided in the following document.
Events can affect many stakeholders and river users. Event organisers must plan their event so it causes the least amount of disruption to stakeholders and other river users.
The following document gives direction on the type of events and activities that are appropriate in the various precincts of the river.
Step 2: Submit an Expression of Interest
To have your event included in the events schedule, you must submit an EOI form to Parks Victoria.
Parks Victoria holds an Expression of Interest (EOI) to hold events twice a year. Event organisers are contacted in February for events held in winter and in August for events held in winter. New event organisers may submit an EOI at any time.
Step 3: Complete an event application
After you have submitted an EOI, Parks Victoria will respond to you regarding the suitability of your event. You can then complete an event application.
The application must be submitted within the requested timeframe.
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