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Special Events & Permits in Ridgecrest, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Block Party Permits

Block parties and other street closures in Ridgecrest need a special event permit from the city manager, filed 45 to 365 days ahead, and the city may require sign-off from 75% of residents on the affected streets.

Block Party Permits in Ridgecrest, CA

Significant Restrictions

Ridgecrest City Code § 14-93; § 14-98(12)

Any person or organization desiring to conduct or sponsor a parade, athletic event, or other special event on city property, including streets, shall obtain a special event permit from the city manager... An application for a permit to conduct a block party may be conditioned on notice to and approval by 75 percent of the residents along the affected streets.

Parade Permits

Ridgecrest requires a special event permit from the city manager for any parade on city property or streets, filed with the city clerk 45 to 365 days ahead; small marches of 40 or fewer walkers are exempt.

Ridgecrest Parade & Event Permits

Significant Restrictions

Ridgecrest City Code § 14-93

(a)Any person or organization desiring to conduct or sponsor a parade, athletic event, or other special event on city property, including streets, shall obtain a special event permit from the city manager. ... (c)A special event permit is not required for: ... (3)Parades involving a total of 40 or fewer pedestrians marching or walking along a parade route if the participants march or walk on si...

Looking for Kern County county-wide rules?

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

Special Events & Permits in Kern County