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Mayor Announces Permit Process For DNC Now Open
Groups Can Now Apply For Permits To Protest, Sell Liquor
POSTED: 7:55 am MST March 1, 2008
UPDATED: 5:29 pm MST March 3, 2008
DENVER -- Mayor John Hickenlooper declared the Democratic National Convention "an extraordinary event" meaning greater than normal numbers of people will be seeking permits and licenses to use city property.People can start applying for permits on Monday. Applications will be accepted until March 14.The Democratic National Convention will be held in Denver from Aug. 25 through Aug. 28.
Two anti-abortion groups threatened to sue the city last week because of a delay in granting protest permits. The new permit process includes procedures for any events planned in parks and streets as well as liquor permits. Competing requests will be solved by using a lottery process.To apply for permits beginning March 3, go to Denvergov.org
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