Special Events & Permits in Prince George's County, MD (2026)
5 rules for unincorporated Prince George's County, Maryland.
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Block Party Permits
Anyone who wants to close a Prince George's County road for a block party or other event needs written permission from the Director of Public Works and Transportation at least 10 working days ahead of time. The request must include a traffic control plan and proof that neighbors who would lose access have agreed to the closure.
PG County Temporary Road Closure Permit Rules
Significant RestrictionsPrince George's County Code § 23-162(a)-(d),(f)-(g)
No person, except as otherwise specifically permitted by law, shall close a County road without first obtaining the permission of the Director of Public Works and Transportation. ... A request from any person to temporarily close any road or any part thereof must be submitted in writing to the Department of Public Works and Transportation not less than ten (10) working days in advance of the da...
Park Event Permits
Prince George's County requires a permit before anyone holds an outdoor picnic, dance, or other public entertainment the general public may attend, under County Code Sec. 5-194. The Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement issues the permit and sets its own rules and fees under Sec. 5-195, and a violation is a misdemeanor capped at $25 per offense under Sec. 5-196.
PG County Outdoor Picnic and Event Permit
Some RestrictionsPrince George's County Code §§ 5-194, 5-195, 5-196
Sec. 5-194. - Picnic permit required. No person shall hold any picnic, dance, soiree, or other entertainment out of doors in the County, to which the general public are admitted, without having first obtained a permit or license from the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement. Sec. 5-195. - Rules and regulations; fees. The Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement s...
Parade Permits
Any parade, festival, or public event that requires closing a Prince George's County road needs written permission from the Director of Public Works and Transportation under Code Sec. 23-162. Organizers must file a written request with a traffic control plan at least 10 working days before the event, and the Director can deny or revoke the permit at will.
PG County Parade and Road Closure Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsPG County Code Sec. 23-162
(a)No person, except as otherwise specifically permitted by law, shall close a County road without first obtaining the permission of the Director of Public Works and Transportation. An applicant seeking a road closure shall provide information to the Department of Public Works and Transportation in a format as determined by the Director of Public Works and Transportation. ... (d)A request from ...
Street Fair Rules
Mobile food vending on public streets and sidewalks is banned in Prince George's County, but Code Sec. 12-115(c)(5) carves out an exception for vendors at a carnival, festival, fair, or similar event who hold a Special Events Permit issued by the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE).
PG County Street Fair Food Vendor Permit
Significant RestrictionsPG County Code Sec. 12-115(c)(5)
Public vending of food from manually propelled mobile units is prohibited on public rights of way in Prince George's County and on private property except for mobile units that are authorized as participants at a stadium, amusement park or in conjunction with a carnival, festival, fair or similar event which has been issued a Special Events Permit from the Department of Permitting, Inspections,...
Sidewalk Dining & Cafés
Prince George's County's Zoning Ordinance lets restaurants add or expand outdoor dining without meeting standard setback, build-to-line, or parking minimums, but any dining space added after April 1, 2024 must still appear on an approved site plan reviewed through DPIE's expedited process.
PG County Outdoor Dining Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsPG County Zoning Ordinance § 27-5102(e)(5)
Any Eating or Drinking Establishment Use. Outdoor Dining. Regulations. Any establishment that added or expanded outdoor dining pursuant to temporary authorization for outdoor seating provisions during the Covid-19 health crisis prior to April 1, 2024 shall remain exempt from provisions concerning site plan conformance, minimum setbacks, and minimum parking and shall not be subject to violation ...
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