Special Events & Permits in Pittsburg, CA (2026)
2 verified special events & permits rules for Pittsburg, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Block Party Permits
A Pittsburg block party, a festive gathering requiring closure of a street, falls under the special event permit, and before a street is closed the applicant must obtain the approval of 50 percent of the owners or tenants along the affected street.
Pittsburg Block Party Rules
Some RestrictionsPittsburg Municipal Code sec. 9.94.100
"Block party" means a festive gathering on a residential or commercial street or area requiring a closure of a street, or a portion thereof, to vehicular traffic... [Permit conditions may include] Requirement that prior to closure of a street for a block party, the applicant obtain approval of 50 percent of the owners or tenants of dwellings or businesses along the affected street(s).
Park Event Permits
Pittsburg requires a special event permit from the City Manager to hold a parade, procession, or assembly on a city street, or any event of 100 or more people on city property; spontaneous events on the City Hall lawn on under 48 hours' notice are excepted.
Pittsburg Special Event Permits
Some RestrictionsPittsburg Municipal Code sec. 9.94.040
Any person intending to conduct, organize or set up a special event in the city of Pittsburg shall first obtain a special event permit from the city manager... A "special event," which requires a special event permit, is: A parade, procession, or assembly consisting of persons, animals, vehicles... on a city street, highway, alley, sidewalk, or other city designated public right-of-way... or An...
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