To the greatest extent allowed by law, Permittee shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officers, agents and employees (“Indemnified Parties”) against all claims for damages to persons or property arising out of the activities authorized by this special event permit, including the negligent acts, errors or omissions or wrongful acts or conduct of the Permittee, or its employees, agents, subcontractors, or others in connection with the special event. Furthermore, Permittee shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties against all claims including claims for damages and/or equitable relief (whether based in mandamus, declaratory or injunctive relief) arising out of City’s approval of this special event permit. Permittee’s indemnification shall include any and all costs, expenses, attorneys' fees, expert fees and liability assessed against or incurred by the City, its officers, agents, or employees in defending against such claims or lawsuits, whether the same proceed to judgment or not. Further, Permittee at its own expense shall, upon written request by the City, defend any such suit or action brought against the Indemnified Parties subject to this indemnity.