The Times Square Alliance is NOT the permitting agency for events in Times Square, however the Alliance produces major events such as New Year's Eve, Solstice in Times Square, and Taste of Times Square; serves as the contracted partner with the city to provide sanitation and public safety services and general programming for the neighborhood; and represents the broader interests of the neighborhood and advocates for the various businesses, employees, and residents. Having managed thousands of local events, the Alliance is also an expert on the spatial planning of events in Times Square. Therefore, the City takes into account the Alliance's assessment of an event’s impact when considering modifications to or approval of a pending permit request.

The City often consults with the Alliance and Community Board to ensure that events are adding to a positive experience for the neighborhood. If an event producer repeatedly has a negative impact or interacts negatively with the community of Times Square, the Alliance reports this back to the City.The City has the final say about all event permits.For additional information on the role of the Times Square Alliance, contact Damian Santucci, Director of Production with the Times Square Alliance: (212) 452-5239; dsantucci@tsq.org.

Determine whether you would like to host your event on a Broadway Pedestrian Plaza, or on Father Duffy Square. Broadway Pedestrian Plaza activation permits are provided by the Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO), part of the Mayor’s Office of Citywide Event Coordination and Management (CECM). Father Duffy Square permits are provided by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. All permits are coordinated through the Times Square Alliance.

‍LEARN MORE ABOUT SAPO PERMITS HERE

LEARN MORE ABOUT PARKS PERMITS HERE

It is strongly recommended that you consult with an experienced event producer when you are planning an event in Times Square. The Times Square Alliance does not perform this function. The Alliance has worked successfully with numerous event producers and so does not make specific recommendations.  See "Do you have a list of event producers I can contact?" below for a list. For additional information, contact Damian Santucci, Director of Production with the Times Square Alliance: (212) 452-5239; dsantucci@tsq.org.

Events have different fees depending on the size. See a breakdown of costs in the document linked below.

See Times Square event fees.

The Mayor’s Office of Citywide Event Coordination and Management has more information about what types of permits apply and which agencies you will need to contact.

‍VISIT CECM’S FAQ PAGE

‍Depending on your event’s elements and scale, additional permitting may be needed from other city agencies including, but not limited to, Department of Buildings (DOB), New York City Fire Department (FDNY), New York City Police Department (NYPD), Department of Health (DOH), New York Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The city agency that permits your event is best suited to advise you on what supplemental permits you will require.

The city agency that permits your event will have information about available days.

Spaces usually available for events in Times Square:

The Broadway Plazas - CECM / SAPO permit required.
Five pedestrian plazas located between 42nd-47th Streets:
- Broadway between 42nd and 43rd Streets (this plaza is currently under construction - availability estimated for 2026)
- Broadway between 43rd and 44th Streets
- Broadway between 44th and 45th Streets
- Broadway between 45th and 46th Streets
- Broadway between 46th and 47th Streets
- Broadway between 47th and 48th Streets

‍LEARN MORE ABOUT CECM / SAPO PERMITS

‍Duffy Square - NYC Parks Department permit required.
Located between 46th-47th Streets at 7th Avenue

‍LEARN MORE ABOUT NYC PARKS PERMITS

Different permitting agencies have different rules and restrictions. Your permitting agency can guide you and provide you with more details. Once your permit has been submitted and filed, the Times Square Alliance may be able offer guidance on the nuances of hosting an event in Times Square.

The cost depends on the size, location and elements of the event you are producing. The City of New York sets the cost for events and determines if supplementary permits are needed.

Digital Screens and Billboards: To activate a digital screen in Times Square during your event or prior to it, you will need to contact the individual sign holders.

‍VISIT THE DIGITAL SCREENS AND BILLBOARDS PAGE

‍Other Promotional Opportunities: Advertise at all levels on Times Square’s street pole banners and Bigbelly recycling bins.

‍VISIT THE STREET POLE BANNERS AND BIGBELLY RECYCLING BINS PAGE

The Alliance has worked successfully with numerous event producers and so does not make specific recommendations. The following is a list of event producers who have produced multiple events in Times Square in the recent past.

AREA4
Rory McEvoy
646-281-4137
www.weareAREA4.com

‍Awestruck Marketing Group
Sean Oakley
212-823-0662
www.getawestruck.com

‍City Eventions
Michael Bamford
646-945-2657
http://cityeventions.com

‍Coast-to-Coast Permits
Sharon Miller
973-534-7643
www.coasttocoastpermits.com

‍Event Permits / P.Romotion
Tom Hennigan
201-223-1602
www.eventpermits.comi

Deko Productions
Evan Korn
212-532-7800
http://idekoproductions.com

‍Jen Douglas
732-300-7227LeadDog Marketing Group
J.G Robilotti
212-488-6504
http://leaddogmarketing.com

‍Paladin Entertainment, Inc.
Charles Prideaux
720-565-1191
www.paladinentertainment.com

‍Winick Productions
Elliot Winick
212-663-5564

If you have additional questions call (212) 452-5231, and further instructions will be provided.

Event producers who have executed successful events in Times Square can contact the Alliance at info@timessquarenyc.org to be included on our website.