Special Events & Permits in Broward County, FL (2026)

3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 6 cities in Broward County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Broward County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Park Event Permits

Broward County requires an advance permit for organized gatherings, demonstrations, performances, and youth campouts in county parks, with all reservations and fees paid before the event.

Broward County Park Event and Gathering Permits

Some Restrictions

Broward County Code § 25½-4(j)

(j)Payments, reservations, permits. All payments, reservations, permits, etc., must be made or secured in advance of use. All organized demonstrations, gatherings, performances, speeches, youth campouts, etc., shall require an advance permit for use of designated areas at specific times.(k)Compliance with rules. Nothing contained herein shall operate to exempt the users of any and all parks and...

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Street Fair Rules

Carnivals, festivals and commercial promotion events on unincorporated Broward land need a zoning permit, cap out at seven days, and must end by 10 p.m. weeknights or midnight on weekends.

Broward County Outdoor Event Permits

Significant Restrictions

Broward County Code § 39-238

Permits for certain outdoor events may be issued subject to compliance with this section... No outdoor event shall be permitted for a period of time exceeding seven (7) consecutive days. No more than two (2) of each category of outdoor event permits shall be issued on any plot during a calendar year. Hours of operation of any event shall be limited to 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday through Thu...

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Commercial Filming on Public Right-of-Way

Broward County requires a Film Commissioner permit before shooting a Production on county-owned or Participating Municipality property, with narrow carve-outs for handheld personal use and breaking-news coverage.

Broward County Commercial Filming Permit Rules

Significant Restrictions

Broward County Code § 20-261(b)(1)

Permits for Productions on Specified Property. (1) Required. No person or entity shall make a Production on Specified Property without first obtaining a permit from the County, unless otherwise provided herein.

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