Special Events Permit

NPS Photo

 

 

Special Events

Special events may be permitted by the Superintendent when there is a meaningful association between the memorial and the event, and the event will contribute to visitor understanding of the memorial's significance. Individual requests for a special use permit will be reviewed and evaluated by the Superintendent.

If you are planning a special event or ceremony at Flight 93 National Memorial, you will need to submit an application. Permit applications must be filed with the Superintendent at least 10 days before the anticipated activity. Applications are accepted no earlier than one year in advance of the proposed event.

Applying for permit for September 11, 2025?
Applications must be recieved by permit coordinator before TBD

Download a Special Use Permit Application-(PDF-116 KB)

E-mail the Special Use Permit Coordinator.

Mailing Address for Permit Applications:

Attn: Special Use Permit Coordinator
Flight 93 National Memorial
P.O.Box 911
Shanksville, PA 15560

What is a special use?

A special use is a short-term activity that:

• provides a benefit to an individual, group or organization rather than the public at large;
• requires written authorization and some degree of management control from the National Park Service in order to protect memorial resources and the public interest;
• is not prohibited by law or regulation;
• is not initiated, sponsored or conducted by the National Park Service;and
• is not managed under a National Park Service concession contract, a recreation activity for which the National Park Service charges a fee or a lease.

Wreath Laying

Wreath laying ceremonies are approved through the Special Use permit process. These permits are free and no fee is necessary for a wreath laying permit application. Please download the Special Use Permit Application and submit to the Special Use Permit Coordinator. No fee should be submitted with the application for a wreath laying. The designated wreath laying area is located next to the flagpole on the Memorial Plaza

Next Steps

A permits specialist will contact you if additional meetings, discussions, or documents are required and continue to walk you through the permit process. A Public Gathering permit must be issued prior to holding the activity in the park.