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Special Events & Permits in Miami-Dade County, FL (2026)

6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 6 cities in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

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

Block Party Permits

In unincorporated Miami-Dade County, closing a street for a parade, procession, or block party requires a special event permit from the county's Department of Transportation and Public Works before the street is occupied.

Miami-Dade Street Closure & Event Permit

Some Restrictions

Miami-Dade County Code § 30-7

In the unincorporated areas, no procession or parade shall occupy, march, or proceed along any street or roadway except in accordance with a special event permit issued by the department and in accordance with such other regulations as are set forth in the Code, administrative order, or implementing order which may apply... This section shall not apply to any procession or parade by the United ...

Park Event Permits

Miami-Dade County requires an advance reservation permit for larger picnic shelters at County-operated parks countywide; unreserved shelters remain open to the public free, first-come, first-served.

Miami-Dade Picnic Shelter Reservation Permits

Some Restrictions

Miami-Dade County Code § 26-1, Rule 24

Normally the larger picnic shelters and their facilities will be used only on reservation which must be obtained in advance and must be for a specific time and duration. However, picnic shelters may be used by the public without charge during unreserved periods. Reservations for picnic shelters shall be subject to the provisions of the permit and use of picnic areas must comply with park rules ...

Parade Permits

In unincorporated Miami-Dade County, a parade or procession cannot occupy, march, or proceed along any street without a special event permit issued by the Department of Transportation and Public Works.

Parade and Special Event Permits in Unincorporated Miami-Dade

Some Restrictions

Miami-Dade County Code § 30-7

In the unincorporated areas, no procession or parade shall occupy, march, or proceed along any street or roadway except in accordance with a special event permit issued by the department... This section shall not apply to any procession or parade by the United States Armed Services, the military forces of this state, the forces of the police and fire departments, and funeral processions.

Street Fair Rules

In unincorporated Miami-Dade's Urban Center zoning districts, outdoor festivals and vendor markets need a Zoning Improvement Permit, run 14 days max, and must end by dark unless neighbors within 500 feet waive the restriction in writing.

Miami-Dade Street Fair & Festival Vendor Rules

Some Restrictions

Miami-Dade County Code § 33-284.83

5.Temporary Uses. ...festivals and farmers' markets are permitted in the MC, MO, MM, MCS, MCI, ID and I categories... no temporary use shall be permitted for more than fourteen (14) consecutive days... b.When applicable, a Zoning Improvement Permit (ZIP) and Certificate of Use shall be obtained... iv.Temporary street closures... c.Outdoor festivals and farmers' markets shall be restricted to da...

Commercial Filming on Public Right-of-Way

Filming or taking photos on publicly-owned property in Miami-Dade County requires a permit, and the County coordinates that permitting into the 34 municipalities that have signed interlocal agreements with it.

Miami-Dade Film Permits Cover County and Cities

Some Restrictions

Miami-Dade County Code § 2-11.14

Except as provided below, no person shall film or take photos within a publicly-owned or controlled site, facility or right-of-way within the participating incorporated or unincorporated area of Miami-Dade County without first obtaining a permit. Within the unincorporated area of Miami-Dade County, the County Mayor or County Mayor's designee shall establish the criteria and procedures to be fol...

Sidewalk Dining & Cafés

In unincorporated Miami-Dade County, a restaurant adding outdoor dining needs prior Zoning Department review and an annually renewable certificate of use, and the seating cannot be placed on any public sidewalk, road, or drive aisle.

Miami-Dade County Outdoor Dining Certificate

Some Restrictions

Miami-Dade County Code § 33-245.1

Outdoor dining permitted subject to prior review and annually-renewable certificate of use. Outdoor dining as an ancillary use in conjunction with a restaurant or other public food service establishment...subject to prior review and approval by the Department and to obtaining an annually renewable certificate of use...(4)Outdoor dining areas are not located on any private or public road, drive ...

Special Events & Permits by City in Miami-Dade County

6 cities in Miami-Dade County have their own special events & permits rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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