Welcome, we are happy you have chosen to plan an event in the City of Alameda. This page includes everything you need to apply for a special event permit.
Do I need a special event permit?
In Alameda, special event permits include permits for street fairs, races, block parties and other events, as well as permits for specific activities, such as filming, charitable solicitation, street banners, and bingo. The following activities require special event permits:
- Events that are held in the public right of way (i.e. on a public street, sidewalk, alley or other right of way)
- Events held on private property that significantly impact the public right-of-way through increased traffic or other direct or indirect means.
- Events held in city-owned parks or facilities with more than 500 attendees
- Events held on public or City-owned property at Alameda Point
- Bingo games
- Charitable solicitations
- Commercial filming or photography in the public right-of-way
- Banners in the public right-of-way
- Food trucks on public or private property