A special event permit packet is required for those events (but not limited to) with any of the following conditions:

• Alcohol will be served or sold
• Street or sidewalk closure is required
• Traffic control is needed
• Amplified or elevated sound is involved
• Tent canopies or awnings over 400 square feet will be used
• Temporary structures i.e. stages will be constructed
• Armed security will be present
• There will be more than 100 attendees

For exceptions see City Municipal Code Section 12.08.030.

For information about the Special Event Permit fees click on the Book of Fees.

Permit Application forms are to be filed no less than thirty (30), sixty (60) or one hundred-eighty (180)  days prior (depending to the event category) or will be subject to late fees. These forms, including all necessary attachments, are to be submitted via email or to City Hall First Floor with Parks and Recreation to Ana De Luna. The Permit Application fee and any applicable fees are to be paid at the time of application submission. Applicants should understand that until a permit is issued your event is NOT approved. Advertisement of your event prior to permit approval is done so at applicants risk and is highly unadvised.

Upon submission of all required form(s), the Parks and Recreation Department will circulate the form(s) to the appropriate City departments and regulatory agencies for approval. The contact person(s) listed on the application form will be notified of their approval status within fifteen (15) calendar days. The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to assess each event and determine if a notification or permit is required.

You can submit your completed Special Event Permit Packet via email to Ana De Luna at anad@democratic-eng.com. If you have any questions please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 916-617-4624.

Special Events At River Walk Park

WE ARE REVIEWING APPLICATIONS ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS TO DETERMINE FEASIBILITY. DUE TO SEVERAL EXCITING RIVERFRONT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY AND FUTURE SCHEDULED PROJECTS, THE RIVERWALK PARK MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR RENTALS OR SPECIAL EVENTS. PLEASE CONTACT THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT VERIFY AVAILABILITY 916-617-4620.

Special Event Permit Fee Schedule

• Special Event Permit Fee Schedule

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