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

2 rules for unincorporated Martin County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

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

Park Event Permits

Martin County requires written County permission to use athletic fields as a group and to reserve pavilions for events in County parks.

Martin County park facility permits

Significant Restrictions

Sec. 17.9.A.6, .8

It is unlawful for any person or group to utilize County athletic fields without the express written permission of the County.7.It is unlawful for any adult to enter and remain in a designated play area, where signage is posted, unless the adult is supervising and/or accompanying child(ren) who is/are visiting the play area or the adult is a County staff person or contractor conducting work in ...

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Parade Permits

Parades, festivals, races, and concerts on Martin County property count as "special events" and need a County permit before they can go forward.

Martin County Special Event Permit

Significant Restrictions

Sec. 17.8

Special event: Any preplanned entertainment, sporting, cultural, business, or other type of unique activity (including parades, festivals, races, tournaments, concerts, etc.) presented to a live audience and open to the public that is to be held in whole or in part upon property owned or managed by the County and that may substantially inhibit the usual flow of pedestrian or vehicular travel or...

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