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

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Pasco County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

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

Park Event Permits

Pasco County's Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department (PRNR) runs picnic shelters, ballfields, and pavilions on a first-come, first-served basis unless the space is reserved in advance under PRNR's reservation policies. Once reserved, no one else may use that facility during the reserved time.

Reserving a Pasco County Park Facility

Some Restrictions

Pasco County, FL, Code of Ordinances § 70-12 (Use of PRNR Property and Facilities)

Use of PRNR property (including but not limited to designated picnic areas, beaches, boat ramps, shelters, tables, benches, grills, buildings, campgrounds, sports fields, etc.) may be closed to public use without prior notice to the public by PNPR personnel based on facility needs and conditions. No person shall use any PRNR property or facility during a time when such facility is closed to pub...

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Street Fair Rules

Pasco County requires a special entertainment permit before anyone can stage an outdoor musical or entertainment festival expected to draw more than 500 people with overnight camping, under Code § 10-28. The $500 application must go in at least 60 days ahead, and permit holders must post a $50,000 letter of credit.

Outdoor Music Festivals Need a County Permit

Significant Restrictions

Pasco County, FL, Code of Ordinances § 10-28 (Special entertainment permit)

Special entertainment permit required. No person, firm, partnership, or corporation shall sell tickets to, stage, promote, conduct, or manage, in the unincorporated areas of the county a musical or entertainment festival unless he or she shall first secure from the board of county commissioners a special entertainment permit for such event. A musical or entertainment festival held at a publicly...

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Special Events & Permits by City in Pasco County

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

New Port RicheyPop. 16,542

4 verified rules • Block Party Permits, Parade Permits

Dade CityPop. 7,590

3 verified rules • Parade Permits, Park Event Permits

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