Permits & Reservations

Tickets are required to visit Ford's Theatre

Please visit the Fees & Passes page for more information on obtaining tickets for Ford's Theatre

 

Permits

The National Mall and Memorial Parks Division of Permits Management administers permitted activities for National Park units throughout the National Capital Region including the National Mall. Permits are required for:

• Special Events such as recreational activities, musical performances and celebrations;
• Demonstrations such as speeches, picketing, vigils and other activities designed to communicate a message;
• Special Uses including any sport activities, weddings, and ceremonies; and
• Filming and Photography

 

Frequently Asked Questions
Please visit our list of Frequently Asked Questions to answer your initial questions about obtaining a permit.

 

For applications please go the National Mall and Memorial Parks Permit Page to select the type of activities you are interested in.

 

Contact the Permits Management Division
Hours of Operation:
The Permit Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
The Office is not open on Federal Holidays.

Mailing Address:
1100 Ohio Drive, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Phone: [phone]

Email us!
(Please note we do not accept applications via email!)