Emergency Notice

City facilities are open as of August 2, 2021 for public in-person services, with the exception of fire stations that will remain closed to the public until further notice. Many city services are available online. Find more information as well as resources for businesses and residents here:

COVID-19 Coronavirus Information

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Special Event Services

Special Event Services provides a portfolio of services designed to support Kirkland’s neighborhoods, as well as the city's special event, business, and film production industries. Through our one-stop permitting process, our dedicated staff can assist you with all aspects of an event that relate to the use of public property.

See what's coming up! Special Event Calendar

Apply for a Banner Permit

Display public service messages or announcements promoting community events via street, vertical, and park banners.

Apply for a Film Production Permit

Permits for commercial filming activities such as motion pictures, documentaries, music videos, TV episodes, still photo and web content.

Apply for a Block Party Permit

Permit your neighborhood activities that temporarily close a street.

Apply for a Special Event Permit

Permit your festival, concert, parade, race, walk, ride, or other publicly attended activities that impact public property.

Apply for a Free Speech Permit

This protected class of activities includes conduct for the sole purpose of which is to communicate political or religious ideas.

Juanita Friday Market

The weekly farmers market offers high quality goods that are grown, produced and hand-crafted here in the state of Washington.

Public Announcement

In response to guidance from Public Health Seattle-King County, we encourage members of the community to implement social distancing as much as possible and in the interim use the following methods to interact at City Council meetings. Virtual meetings are broadcast live on KGOV channel 21 and live-streamed on the City's website (links posted on the individual meetings under related information).

COVID-19 Coronavirus Information

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Trash Service Alert

If your service was delayed due to weather and unsafe road conditions, you can put out twice your usual amount of material on your next regular service day. Check Waste Management's Service Alert page for more information.

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Free Limited November Yard Waste

During November, residents can put out up to 5 bags of extra yard waste for free each week! Simply fill your gray yard waste cart first, then put extra leaves in kraft paper bags or durable reusable containers labeled "yard waste." Additional yard waste extras will be charged at the usual rate. (You received a billing insert stating this program wasn't available this year - please disregard.)

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Development Services - Response to COVID-19

See how Development Services is responding to COVID-19.

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Fire COVID Alert

The Kirkland Fire Department urges any resident experiencing a life threatening emergency to call 911. Requesting help from your firefighters does not increase the likelihood of contracting COVID-19. Your firefighters diligently use the appropriate personnel protective equipment, sanitize fire engines, aid cars and fire stations and practice good hygiene to protect the public and themselves.

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An important update from Parks and Community Services - COVID-19

10/12/21 - For the latest information about how Kirkland Parks and Community Services is responding to the COVID -19 pandemic, please visit the:

Kirkland Parks Play it Safe Website

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122nd Avenue Northeast Traffic Calming

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