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

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Pinellas County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

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

Park Event Permits

In unincorporated Pinellas County's parks and preserves, a Department of Parks and Conservation Resources permit is required before anyone can camp, erect a bounce house, hold a special event, gather a group over 50, run a commercial activity, or conduct research or commercial photography. Permits are non-transferable and create no entitlement to future approval.

Pinellas County Park Facility and Event Permit Rule

Significant Restrictions

Pinellas County Code § 90-9(a)-(e)

(a)Permit required. A department permit is required before a person may engage in the activities listed in subsection (b) in any county-owned or managed land. If a person may remain on site after operating hours or access areas closed to the public, the terms of the permit will so specify. Application forms may be obtained from the department; a fee may be required. A department permit does not...

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Street Fair Rules

Promoters of outdoor musical or entertainment festivals anywhere in Pinellas County, incorporated or unincorporated, must obtain a county permit at least 90 days before the event and post a surety bond.

Pinellas County Outdoor Festival Permit Rule

Significant Restrictions

Pinellas County Code § 10-30

Any person who operates or maintains upon lands owned, leased or rented by such person any musical or entertainment festival as defined in this article in any part of the incorporated or unincorporated areas of Pinellas County shall make application for and obtain a permit from the board of county commissioners at least 90 days prior to the scheduled commencement of the festival. Such applicati...

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Special Events & Permits by City in Pinellas County

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

St. PetersburgPop. 258,308

5 verified rules • Block Party Permits, Parade Permits

ClearwaterPop. 117,292

1 verified rule • Parade Permits

LargoPop. 82,485

2 verified rules • Parade Permits, Park Event Permits

Safety HarborPop. 17,072

5 verified rules • Block Party Permits, Parade Permits

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