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Special Events & Permits in Concord, CA (2026)

2 verified special events & permits rules for Concord, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Block Party Permits

Concord makes it unlawful to close a public street for a block party or similar neighborhood event without first obtaining a permit from the Chief of Police, and the applicant bears the cost of barricades and signs.

Concord Block Party Permits

Heavy Restrictions

Concord Municipal Code sec. 5.25.020

It shall be unlawful for any person to close a public street, road, highway, lane, or court for the purpose of conducting thereon any block party or similar event without a permit being first obtained from the Chief of Police.

Park Event Permits

Concord makes it unlawful to conduct, manage, or participate in any parade, a march, demonstration, or procession on a public street or sidewalk that doesn't comply with normal traffic control, without a written permit from the Chief of Police. Funerals, government, and supervised students are exempt.

Concord Parade Permits

Heavy Restrictions

Concord Municipal Code sec. 12.40.120

It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct, manage, or participate in any parade which is not authorized by a written permit from the Chief of Police. [Parade shall mean any march, demonstration, or procession... upon a public street, sidewalk, or alley, or other public place, which does not comply with normal or usual traffic regulation or control.]

Looking for Contra Costa County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Concord city rules.

Special Events & Permits in Contra Costa County