Residents
Special Event Permits
Planning a public event in Pittsburg? Apply for a special event permit. Learn requirements for road closures, outdoor gatherings, and vendor events.
Apply for a Special Event Permit
Special Event Permit Documents
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about special event permits and what they entail.
A special event is an event held in the City for the public that may require special arrangements for traffic and crowd control, use of fireworks, or banners.
Examples include: parades, block parties, markets, art walks, marathons/5ks, and shows at Memorial Hall.
For additional information, please see the attached special event ordinance (Article 36) linked above.
You can find the application on our portal linked above.
Yes, we will need a map of your event location and where you need any barricades (if applicable).
If you are doing a block party, you will need to get signatures on our special event permit block event neighbor notice form. At least 1/3 of anyone that it may affect, such as neighbors or businesses in the neighborhood of the block party, must provide their signature.
If alcohol is being sold at the event, there are additional licensing requirements. Alcohol licensure may take longer than a few weeks to be approved, so please submit your special event application well in advance if alcohol will be involved.
To submit documents, please email them to permitservices@pittks.org with an explanation of what application that they are for.