Miami, FL Special Events & Permits: Block Party Permits (2026)

The City of Miami issues special event permits through the Department of Film and Entertainment (formerly part of the Office of Special Events). Block parties requiring temporary street closure need approval from the city, the local police district, and the fire department. Miami-Dade County also issues Block Party Permits for residential street closures countywide. Applications should be submitted 30-60 days before the event. Requirements include: a site plan showing barricade placement and emergency access, proof of insurance (typically $1 million general liability naming the City as additional insured for larger events), notification to affected residents and businesses, and a cleanup plan. Non-commercial neighborhood block parties on residential streets with fewer than 200 attendees may have simplified requirements. Events with amplified sound must comply with Miami's noise ordinance (Chapter 36), with amplified music prohibited after 11 PM. Food vendors at the event must have valid food handler permits. Street closure barriers and traffic control may be required at the applicant's expense for larger events.