Special Events & Permits in Riverside County, CA (2026)

4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 7 cities in Riverside County, California.

Verified from official government sources

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

Block Party Permits

Block parties and other events held solely in Riverside County's public right-of-way skip the standard Temporary Event Permit, but organizers still need encroachment, road-closure and other permits from the county before closing a street.

Riverside County Block Party Street Closures

Some Restrictions

Riverside County Code § 17.256.040(A)(5)

Temporary events taking place solely in a public right-of-way, including a funeral procession, a race or parade, provided all other required state and local permits and licenses are obtained, including, but not limited to, encroachment permits, road closures, environmental health permits, and alcoholic beverage control permits.

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Park Event Permits

Reserving a Riverside County park or open-space area for a gathering requires a written request to the district general manager on district forms at least 30 working days ahead; county residents get scheduling priority.

Riverside County Park Event Reservation Permits

Significant Restrictions

Riverside County Code § 12.28.020

Persons or groups may request the county or district to reserve the use of a park or open-space area or portions thereof. Persons or groups from within the county shall be given priority over persons or groups from outside the county if a conflict in scheduling arises. Requests for such reservations shall be submitted to the district general manager upon district forms no less than thirty (30) ...

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Parade Permits

A parade or race held entirely in the public right-of-way in unincorporated Riverside County skips the county's temporary event permit, but organizers still need encroachment, road-closure, health, and ABC permits.

Riverside County Parade & Race Rules

Light Restrictions

Riverside County Code § 17.256.040(A)(5)

5.Temporary events taking place solely in a public right-of-way, including a funeral procession, a race or parade, provided all other required state and local permits and licenses are obtained, including, but not limited to, encroachment permits, road closures, environmental health permits, and alcoholic beverage control permits.

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Street Fair Rules

Street fairs, festivals and similar gatherings in unincorporated Riverside County need a planning department temporary event permit, capped at four consecutive days and four events per lot each calendar year.

Riverside County Street Fair Permit Rules

Some Restrictions

Riverside County Code § 17.256.040

Except for seasonal temporary events, temporary events shall occur for no more than four consecutive days with a separation of at least four days between a temporary event and other events held on the same lot. ... Only a total of four temporary events, including seasonal temporary events, shall occur on the same lot per calendar year.

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