Special Events & Permits in St. Lucie County, FL (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in St. Lucie County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

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

Block Party Permits

Throwing a block party that closes any part of a St. Lucie County road requires a roadway closure permit under Code § 36-10(a)(3), the same permit the county requires for special events and parades that render a road segment impassible. Only the county can authorize the temporary closure, and organizers pay a separate fee for reviewing the closure plan.

Block Party Street Closure Permits in St. Lucie County

Some Restrictions

St. Lucie County Code § 36-10(a)(3)

(3)Roadway closure permit. A roadway closure permit is required for closure of county roadway, defined as rendering any segment of a roadway impassible to vehicular traffic, for any duration of time, or when ancillary work, for example, a large excavation, necessitates closure. Types of requests include, but are not limited to: special events, parades, or block parties. ...(b)Permit application...

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Park Event Permits

Any group event or function on St. Lucie County property needs a permit under Code § 32-97, issued by the parks and recreation director under § 32-98. Applications go on a county form; the director must approve or deny within ten days, cite reasons for any denial, and a denied applicant can appeal to the county administrator.

Park Group Function Permits in St. Lucie County

Some Restrictions

St. Lucie County Code §§ 32-97, 32-98

A permit is required for all group events or functions to be held on county property. (a)All permit applications shall be made in writing upon an application form to be furnished by the county to the director of parks and recreation.(b)The director of parks and recreation or his/her designee may issue a permit if he/she finds the area: (1)Is available and the proposed use conforms with the purp...

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Special Events & Permits by City in St. Lucie County

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

Port St. LuciePop. 217,556

4 verified rules • Block Party Permits, Parade Permits

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