Special Events & Permits in Santa Clara County, CA (2026)

Santa Clara County Ordinance Code § B3-147(a)

Any person intending to conduct, organize, or set up a major or minor special event or block party on a road shall first obtain a special event permit from the Director. ... If the event is a festive gathering, which is stationary in nature and is usually characterized by a single neighborhood congregating to celebrate, and requires the closure of a road or otherwise restricts the general publi...

Santa Clara County Ordinance Code § B14-52.1

Before a reservation can be made, a reservation permit must be obtained not less than one calendar day prior and not more than six months in advance of the date for which the reservation permit is requested, with the exception of weddings and Youth group campsites. A reservation permit for a wedding or Youth group campsite may be obtained up to 12 months in advance. All fees and Deposits for a ...

Santa Clara County Ordinance Code § B3-146(h)(1)

Special Event means:(1)A parade, march, procession, demonstration, or assembly consisting of 50 or more persons, animals, motorized or non-motorized vehicles (including, but not limited to, cars, motorcycles, and bicycles), which is to assemble on a road or travel in unison on a road; or...

Santa Clara County Ordinance Code § B3-153(p)

The Director may condition the issuance of a special event permit by imposing reasonable requirements concerning the time, place, or manner of holding such event... Such conditions may include...(p) Requirements to obtain any necessary permits issued by the Santa Clara County Public Health Department for the sale and/or distribution of food and/or beverages at the event.