If you wish to have an activity on the State House grounds, Capitol Park or on any State owned or controlled property in the Capitol Area, you must apply for an Activity Permit. An application for an Activity Permit may be turned down if the application is filed less than three (3) working days prior to the start of the proposed activity even if it would otherwise be in compliance with the standards and guidelines.
No weapon of any kind and no sign, poster or banner on a stake(s) can be brought onto the grounds in the Capitol Area.
There are normally no fees for Activity Permits except for activities planned in Capitol Park. Capitol Park is a picturesque location for weddings, picnics, and gatherings large and small. There may be fees associated with using the Park depending on the activity planned and the size of the gathering. Depending on the size and duration of your event, you may need to rent portable toilets. You may also be required to provide a certificate of insurance covering the planned event and might need to pay a security deposit.
Organized activities are not allowed on the east side of the State House (on the Capitol's front steps) as that area is not accessible to the disabled.
Activity Permits for Drones: We must have your activity permit application, and a copy of your drone operator license two weeks in advance of your requested date. We will contact you to let you know if your application was preliminarily approved, at which point you are required to obtain an FAA permit to fly on that date. You must submit the written FAA approval one week prior to your activity permit date at which time we will process your request.