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Special Events & Permits in Pima County, AZ (2026)

3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Pima County, Arizona.

Verified from official government sources

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

Block Party Permits

Unincorporated Pima County requires a permit before any block party or other special event closes or uses a public street or right-of-way.

Pima County Block Party Street Permit

Some Restrictions

Pima County Code § 10.45.040

A person shall not conduct, manage, or sponsor any organized special event within a public street or right-of-way under the jurisdiction of Pima County unless a permit has first been properly acquired for such special event. Furthermore, where a permit has been issued for an organized special event pursuant to this ordinance, a person shall not conduct, manage or participate in the permitted sp...

Parade Permits

Parades, races and block parties on county right-of-way need a permit filed 90 days ahead under the Special Events Ordinance.

Pima County Special Event Permit Rule

Significant Restrictions

Pima County Code § 10.45.040

A person shall not conduct, manage, or sponsor any organized special event within a public street or right-of-way under the jurisdiction of Pima County unless a permit has first been properly acquired for such special event.

Street Fair Rules

Food vendors at fairs and festivals in unincorporated Pima County need an event permit and must follow strict setup and prep rules.

Pima County Festival Food Vendor Rules

Some Restrictions

Pima County Code § 8.08.040(A)

Any event with more than one temporary, seasonal, or farmers market food establishment must have an event coordinator. The event coordinator must obtain a permit before any food establishment permits for the event may be issued.    B.   Available Permits.       1.   A food establishment may obtain a temporary, seasonal, or annual permit based on the duration and location of its operations.     ...

Special Events & Permits by City in Pima County

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

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